Medical Alert Devices
Most people would like to believe that these are meant only for the elderly. But I would like to state that it isn’t so. It can be used to address a host of varied emotional and physical needs of an individual irrespective of the age. The need for medical alert devices were for the first time felt when a doctor’s young daughter had a reaction from a tetanus vaccine. The father wanted something to aid her daughter through her illness while at the same time giving her the desired independence.
Medical alert devices operate with the sole purpose of providing independence to the client and peace of mind to the client’s family members.
When do we need an alert device?
- They come in handy when you have a handicapped at home. For instance, if you have a child with Down syndrome, you are aware of his capabilities to take care of himself. Yet you don’t want to take any chances. Why worry? You can let him wear a medical alert device in the form of a pendant or wristwatch. When in dire emergency, by pressing the safety buttons the monitoring system can be notified.
- For the disabled or for persons who cannot make verbal responses, medical alert devices assist them in connecting to a dispatcher to call the authorities at the press of the button.
- Consider using larger devices that are easily hung in easily accessible spots of the house if you are concerned about your children’s safety. And in cases of emergency, the monitoring agency can be notified by hitting the button on it.
Most past users have moving stories to tell of how medical alert devices and systems saved them from death. On the off chance of your house catching fire and the phone is unreachable you can still notify the authorities by simply pressing the button. Or if your house is broken into, hit the alert button and voila! You will have immediate help dispatched. These wireless devices work wonderfully within a range of about 600 feet which means you will still have reception even in your yard.
Almost anyone can make use of these extremely important devices though they might at first seem intended only for the senior citizens. Judicious and knowledgeable use of these devices can be safely equated to that of a guardian angel keeping your family safe.
Before you buy any medical alert devices, check out the company’s BBB and if they have former issues with past customers. You should also go for a company that offers not just 24/7 monitoring but also 24/7 support to customers. You want to get the most out of these devices. So, go for a system that has already been tested and time-proven and one that is safety guaranteed. And most importantly a company that offers free maintenance as and when necessary.
