The Truth About Long-Range Medical Alert Systems

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When selecting a medical alert system, one metric that is often misunderstood is Range. Perhaps you’ve seen systems being advertised as the “best” because they have the longest range. You may have seen companies quoting impressive maximum range numbers of anywhere from 1,000 ft to 1,500 ft in their advertising (wow, 3 – 5 football … Read more

When Two Brands Have The Same Medical Alert Systems Devices

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Why do different medical alert companies sometimes offer the same equipment models? Medical alert companies source their equipment in various ways.  While some companies offer proprietary models exclusive to their brand, many source their equipment from original equipment manufacturers.  These manufacturers develop and sell medical alert system devices wholesale to different companies. When two companies … Read more

3 Key Factors Affecting Your Medical Alert User Experience

Bay Alarm Medical In-Home and Mobile Medical Alert devices

When shopping for a medical alert system with monitoring help, you may have noticed very similar equipment offered by different companies. At times, the products look the same, and they appear to work just the same way. So does it make a difference if you choose to go with one company over another? The short … Read more

Medical Alert Systems with Fall Detection

Medical alert systems with fall detection are designed to detect if a fall has occurred and automatically sound an alarm to an emergencies monitoring center for help and assistance. This feature is very important as it can notify someone at a response center even if the customer is unable to physically push on their medical … Read more

The Main Types of Senior Alert Systems

LIfestation Medical Alert System

Senior alert systems allow senior citizens to continue living independent lives by enabling them to quickly ask for help should emergencies occur. As a person ages, he or she becomes vulnerable to accidents such as falls that may incapacitate them and prevent them from getting help. An emergency alert or medical alert system at home … Read more

LifeFone Review

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[yasr_overall_rating size=”small”] Top Recommended! Questions? Call toll-free 1-877-352-1292 or visit LifeFone’s Official Website LifeFone is an established provider of medical alert systems with decades of operations experience. The company operates their own US-based, TMA (The Monitoring Association) Five-Diamond certified monitoring center. LifeFone accepts detailed personal profiles and is willing to work with each customer on … Read more

Home Medical Alert System – A Shopper’s Checklist

On this page is a checklist of items to consider when buying a home medical alert system. If you require additional background information on what medical alert systems are and how they can help you or your parents, check out the monitored medical alert systems guide. One of the first things that you need to … Read more

An Introduction To No Monthly Fee Medical Alert Systems

Medical alert systems provide senior citizens with a level of security that allows them to live independently without fear that accidents or other medical emergencies will leave them without any way to summon help. Using a medical alert system allows a senior to immediately summon assistance using an alert device that they wear on their … Read more