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Have you ever considered all the things a medical alert can be used for? Personal emergency response systems, also known as PERS, are often marketed to seniors and the elderly who suffer from falls.
But emergency button alert systems can also be used for a wide variety of other needs. From strokes to asthma attacks to car accidents, having the ability to reach out for help in an instant can provide strong peace of mind to anyone of any age.
Let’s look at what affordable, life-saving alert systems from Alert1 can do for you.
1. Falls
Even the strongest, most able-bodied person can take a hard fall and suffer serious consequences for it. But bad consequences are much more common and severe for the elderly. In fact, the CDC says that falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among seniors. Falls can also lead to traumatic brain injury and hip fractures, both of which require medical intervention and long recovery times.1
But there are other problems that can result from falls, and most of them come from what medical professionals call “the long lie.” According to Physiopedia, the long lie is defined by someone lying on the floor for an extended period of time after a fall; experts peg the long lie at one hour or more.2
During that time, not only is someone experiencing the pain of the injury they suffered and the fear of what comes next, they can also begin to experience hypothermia, muscle breakdown, dehydration, and pressure injuries. They can even develop pneumonia. And of course, the effects of delayed medical treatment can make an already terrible situation much worse.
That’s why a fall alert is so important. Fall detection technology uses tiny fall sensors in the button alert device to sense that a fall has occurred. The device then reaches out to a 24/7 monitoring center on your behalf. No need to press the button! This ensures you get help fast. And that quick response can lead to a much better medical outcome.
2. Household Accidents
Falls aren’t the only “oopsie” that can happen at home. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, household accidents are more common among the senior and elderly population, with 71% of all deaths involving consumer products in the home occurring to those aged 65 and older.
In addition to a higher incidence of falls, seniors are also more likely to suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning, drowning, and suffering injuries in a fire.3
There can be a lot of confusion and panic in the wake of a household accident. That can make it tough to figure out what to do next. If you have a wireless medical alert system, you don’t have to worry about that – you can press the button and quickly get the help you need. The friendly voice on the other end of the line will stay with you until help arrives, so you are never alone.
3. House Fires
Seniors are 3.5 times more likely to die in a house fire than those in the general population. Many of those fires are started by cooking accidents, though some occur due to smoking, such as falling asleep with a lit cigarette in hand. Once a fire starts, seniors might have more difficulty getting out of the house to safety, due to limited mobility, vision or hearing problems, or medical conditions that make it hard to flee.
Getting out of the house is obviously the top priority. If you need help in any emergency, you can simply press the button on your Alert1 medical alert as you head for the door. This gets help rolling to you immediately, saving precious minutes at a moment when every second counts.
4. Asthma or Allergic Reactions
Being unable to breathe is terrifying. When a person has an asthma attack or a severe allergic reaction that leads to anaphylactic shock, the inability to breathe can come very quickly and give you no time to get to the emergency department on your own.
An emergency alert system could easily save your life. You don’t even have to be able to speak – pressing the button is enough to get the 24/7 monitoring center on the line. They will take it from there and send the assistance you need right away.
A panic button that works in-home and on-the-go is the best bet to protect yourself against allergic reactions or asthma attacks. The on-the-go models with GPS tracking allow you to call for help from anywhere, such as that restaurant where you got an accidental bite of something that triggered allergies. You can even get help out in the wilderness, where you were hiking a trail before an asthma attack kicked in.
Remember that time is of the essence when you are suffering anaphylactic shock. Press the button the moment you begin to feel that you might have a problem. Don’t wait! Remember that Alert1 never charges for button pushes, so even if it’s a false alarm, that’s okay. The only thing that matters is your safety.
5. Auto Accidents
If you’re very lucky, an automobile accident is only a fender-bender and it happens at a busy place, where dozens of people witness it and can rush to your aid if needed. But what if it’s more serious? What if you are in the middle of nowhere when something goes terribly wrong?
When you get into an auto accident, even a minor collision can have enough “oomph” to send anything in the car flying around – and that includes your cell phone. When the vehicle comes to a screeching halt, your odds of finding that phone aren’t the best.
A wearable medical alert pendant with GPS around your neck, wrist, or waistline can summon help fast. When the monitoring center professionals answer, tell them you’ve been in an accident. They will take it from there. If you chose the medical alert device with GPS tracking, you won’t have to pinpoint your location. This can be incredibly helpful in an accident, when you might be disoriented or in shock by what just happened.
6. Medical Conditions and Emergencies
Medical emergencies can happen to anyone at any time. Sometimes you know it could happen – for instance, someone with epilepsy is well aware of the possibility of seizures, even if they take medication to quell them. Someone who has diabetes knows that low blood sugar is a potential danger, and that it can leave them incapacitated if they don’t treat it right away.
But other emergencies come out of the blue, such as a heart attack or stroke.
These are all reasons to have a personal emergency response solution at your fingertips. The moment you even suspect you might be having a medical emergency, press the button! Alert1 never charges for button pushes, so you don’t have to worry about calling for help at any time, for any reason.
An affordable medical alert device on your body at all times can give you the peace of mind you need to live a fuller, happier life.
7. Break-ins and Robberies
Our homes are supposed to be havens from the outside world, the one place that is safe and secure. But if your home is targeted by thieves or those who mean to do harm, it can shake that sense of safety to the core.
Medical alert systems for seniors provide a unique form of protection in that they are small, discreet, and should be worn at all times. This means that if someone does break into your house, you don’t have to worry about getting to a phone to call for help. Simply press the button and connect to the monitoring center, where a trained professional can get help to your home right away.
A word to the wise: If you come home from an outing to find that your home has been broken into, don’t go into the house! Someone might still be in there. Stay outside and press the button on your mobile medical alarm to get help right away.
8. Physical Assault
Anyone of any age can use medical alert technology as a protection against physical assault. When someone is attempting to harm you and they see that you have pressed the button to call for help – and especially when they hear the sound of a person’s voice answering – it can deter them from doing the harm they intended.
What if you were taken by surprised and didn’t see the physical danger coming? If you are assaulted by someone, pressing the button can ensure that help is on the way. And if you have a mobile medical alert system with GPS, the monitoring center can get help to you wherever you are, even if you’re not sure where that location is or you can’t speak to tell them.
Better Protection for You and Those Around You
A personal panic button alarm from Alert1 can be your safety net for any situation that requires immediate help. These comfortable, wearable alerts save lives every day. Though prices start at $20/month for coverage, these emergency alerts provide a unique peace of mind that’s absolutely priceless!
