Medical Alert Systems from Alert1

The medical alert base station monitors the power level of the battery in the emergency help button and notifies Alert1 when the battery needs to be replaced. When we receive notification that the emergency help button battery is low, we send a replacement emergency button at no additional cost.

An integrated battery system that automatically insures that the medical alert base station will continue to operate normally for up to 24 hours during a power failure.

Person who is directly responsible for the care of another person. Most caregivers are family members or friends of the person being cared for.

A waterproof emergency button, usually worn as a pendant or wristband. Pressing the button places a call to our emergency response center.

Synonyms: duress button, elderly help button, emergency call button, medical alert button, medical panic button, senior help button

Ambulance, fire or police services within a local community. Emergency responders are dispatched by the Alert1 Monitoring Center if the subscriber does not respond to the emergency operator.

A communication device that allows you to call for help in the event you can’t reach a phone. Most medical alert systems are activated when the subscriber presses an emergency help button. When the help button is pressed, a call is placed to a medical alert monitoring center. The operator then assesses the situation and contacts emergency services, or a loved one.

Synonyms: home medical alert, medical alarm, medical alarm system, personal emergency response service, personal medical alert system, PERS

Feature that allows you to answer incoming phone calls by pressing your emergency help button. Simply press the help button to answer on the third ring.

Individuals the subscriber has identified to contact in the event of an emergency. In most cases responders are friends, family members or neighbors who are close by and can respond to an emergency.

Emergency help button that can be mounted in areas of the home where falls are likely to occur. Common locations include the bathroom, next to the bed, or near stairs. Room and hallway buttons attach quickly with Velcro and are wireless.

Individual who is using Alert1's medical alert monitoring system.

Technology that incorporates both a microphone and a speaker, allowing emergency monitoring personnel to communicate with the subscriber in case of an emergency.

Two-way speaker that can be used to further amplify the speaker on the medical alert base station. Ideal for individuals who are hard of hearing, or for larger home where the subscriber may be more than 600 feet from the base station. Alert1 is the only medical alert company that offers a voice extender.