Do You Need A Medical Alert? Take Our Quiz

Research has shown that falls are a major cause of injuries and hospitalizations for older adults. Also, the number and severity of falls increases as people age.

Find out if it is the right time to purchase a medical alert system for yourself, a loved one, or someone you care for. It takes just a few minutes to complete our online survey. At the end of the survey, you can print out both the survey and your results. To print out survey and complete offline, please click on the "print" button, below.

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Have you stumbled, been dizzy or fallen during the past year?
Have you been hospitalized or been to the emergency room in the past year?
Do you have any of these chronic ailments: heart disease, stroke, COPD, osteoporosis, diabetes, or arthritis?
Do you take any medications that may cause dizziness or drowsiness?
Do you use a cane, walker, wheelchair, stair climber, or other assistive device to help with balance or walking?
Do you require assistance with at least one of the following activities; bathing, dressing, or meal prep?
Are you alone for several hours a day?
Is it important for you to continue to live independently?
Would the ability to get immediate help with one push of a button help you or your family feel more comfortable about you continuing to live independently?
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Do You Need a Medical Alert System?

Research has shown that falls are a major cause of injuries and hospitalizations for those over the age of 65. And the number and severity of falls increases as people age.

This quiz will help you determine if it is the right time for you to purchase an Alert 1 System.

Circle One

1. Have you stumbled, been dizzy or fallen during the past year?

2. Have you been hospitalized or been to the emergency room in the past year?

3. Do you have any of these chronic ailments: heart disease, stroke, COPD, osteoporosis, diabetes, or arthritis?

4. Do you take any medications that may cause dizziness or drowsiness?

5. Do you use a cane, walker, wheelchair, stair climber, or other assistive device to help with balance or walking?

6. Do you require assistance with at least one of the following activities; bathing, dressing, or meal prep?

7. Are you alone for several hours a day?

8. Is it important for you to continue to live independently?

9. Would the ability to get immediate help with one push of a button help you or your family feel more comfortable about you continuing to live independently?

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How urgent is your need for an Alert 1 System?

# of Yes Answers NEED What this means
0 - 1 LIMITED

A medical alarm might not be required immediately. However, you should be reevaluated as time goes on or if/when your needs change.
2 - 3 MODERATE

Hospitals, doctors, nurses, and professional caregivers might advise you to consider a medical alarm.
4 - 6 ELEVATED

A medical alarm is likely to be highly recommended by hospitals, doctors, nurses, and professional caregivers in this situation.
7 - 9 URGENT A medical alarm is likely to be recommended with some urgency by hospitals, doctors, nurses, and professional caregivers in this situation.

If you conclude that you or someone you know need a medical alarm system to remain safely and independently at home, please contact Alert1 at www.alert-1.com or 1-866-581-4540.