Are You Ready for Personal Medical Alert Systems?

Updated June 10, 2024

If you’re just entering your senior years, you may be noticing your friends getting medical alert devices. You might start to consider how these emergency alert devices can fit into your life.

Unfortunately, many aging adults don't begin to think about getting an alert button until they experience an emergency. We hear from folks every day who have been traumatized by their accidents, emergencies, and injuries, and who want to get an affordable alert system ASAP. That’s why we strongly support our members in getting medical alert systems before accidents or emergencies happen. It only takes one incident to change a life.

If you’re starting to explore medical alerts, know that Alert1 offers devices to suit a range of lifestyles. We have at-home systems for older adults living alone, but we also have on-the-go units to keep you safe while you’re out for a hike, a bike ride, traveling, or just driving around to run errands.  

There are many ways in which older adults can benefit from an emergency button. Truly, a medical alert system can improve your safety and security. It can even save your life.

·         Personal medical alert systems can help you feel secure at home. Whether you’re worried about home intruders or a slip-and-fall in the shower, a water-resistant medical alert system can help you feel safer at home. This is especially important for people who live alone.

·         Grow confident with technology at your fingertips. Wearing a medical alert system can help you feel more confident. There is a great deal of comfort in knowing that immediate help is just a button press away, whether you are wearing a med alert pendant or an alert wristband. These devices are shower-proof and have built-in GPS/location services. You can even opt for a device with fall detection for the ultimate in security.