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Long-Term Care Facilities vs Home Care: Which is Best for Your Parent?
| January 11, 2021
At some point in the near or distant future, you will need to have an honest conversation about your parent’s care needs. Sometimes, this conversation may result in a medical alert system for in-home and on-the-go use. But when physical and social wellbeing degrades, considering alternative living options becomes crucial to senior health.
Read MoreHow Do ADT® Medical Pendants Stack Up Against Alert1?
| December 19, 2020
If you’re shopping around for medical alert systems, you’re likely familiar with the ADT® pendant. The company’s “Medical Alert Basic,” their simplest package, looks a lot like the at-home Alert1 system. It includes a home station, a pendant button, and a watch button. Press the button on any device to be connected, through your landline, to a monitoring center. The basics look very similar to Alert1, but there are a few key differences you should know about.
Read MoreCompare Great Call® Pendants Against Alert1 Products
| December 18, 2020
Great Call® pendants are a relatively new entry to the medical alert industry. The company, which focuses on senior-friendly cell phones and wearables, recently launched their LivelyTM Mobile Plus, the Great Call® medical alert pendant. The device offers GPS technology to confirm your location, a fast response time, and fall detection.
Read MorePhillips Lifeline® Pendants and Alert1 Devices, What’s the Difference?
| December 17, 2020
If you’re searching for medical alert systems, you’ve likely come across the Phillips Lifeline® pendant. This popular alert system works similarly to Alert1 products – push the button, get connected to a monitoring center who can transfer you to the contact that can best address your emergency. This simple process allows users to get help quickly and efficiently.
Read MoreMedical Guardian® Pendants Compared to Alert1 Products
| December 16, 2020
If you’re shopping for a medical alert system, you’ve probably come across the Medical Guardian® pendant. Like Alert1, this device will connect users to a call center with the push of a button. These operators will then transfer your call to whomever you wish – emergency services, a friend, or a family member. When it comes to what our services do, Alert1 and Medical Guardian® are very similar.
Read MoreCompare Alert1 and Freedom Alert® Pendants
| December 15, 2020
If you’re researching medical alert systems, you’ve likely come across the Freedom Alert® pendant. Learn the advantages of Alert1.
Read MoreYou Shouldn’t Compromise on Your Emergency Response Pendant
| December 13, 2020
An emergency response pendant is among the most important purchases a senior can make. It’s important to set up an emergency response pendant before experiencing an emergency – you don’t know how your body will respond to a fall until it’s too late.
Read MoreHow an Alert Pendant for Seniors Can Help with Loneliness
| December 12, 2020
Senior isolation and loneliness are an epidemic. According to the Institute on Aging, more than 11.3 million elderly adults lived alone in 2010. As medicine advances, allowing folks to live longer lives, those numbers have increased. Additionally, the likelihood of living alone increases with age, with nearly half of women aged 75 and older living alone.
Read MoreHow to Choose an Emergency Call Pendant for Elderly Relatives
| December 11, 2020
We know that buying an emergency call pendant for elderly relatives can be tricky. To help you out, we’ve outlined a few things to consider before making your decision.
Read MoreDon’t Wait – Invest in a Medical Alert Pendant Now
| December 11, 2020
Making the decision to wear an alert pendant can be challenging. These devices are meant to be worn around the neck or wrist. This visibility makes the pendant a constant reminder of a person’s health and age. Still, it is always better to err on the side of caution. Even if you don’t think you’re ready to wear a care alert pendant, you may be surprised to learn that investing early can reap benefits later in life.
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