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Updated on May 22, 2024
Medical alerts, also known as personal emergency response systems, for seniors come in a variety of styles and have limitless applications. But there is a difference between a senior system with live, 24/7 monitoring and a senior alarm system. In many cases, senior alarms are unmonitored.
The benefit of a monitored medical alert system is that it connects the user to a live, trained agent. This operator helps determine who is best to contact, then summons help quickly and stays on the line until that help arrives. An unmonitored medical alarm might connect the user directly to emergency services.
Alert1 only provides senior monitoring systems that utilize a live call center. This is the safest, most effective, and easiest way for our members to get the fast help they need in an emergency.
What are the Advantages of Monitored Alert Systems?
Senior medical alert systems that are monitored are safer, easier to use, and more reliable. The below chart outlines the benefits of a monitored medical alert system vs. an unmonitored medical alarm.
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| Reliable Service – Because users pay a monthly fee to use a live-monitored alert system, they will always have access to a call center and their Circle of Care. | Inexpensive – These devices typically incur a single cost at the time of purchase. However, this means that if the device breaks or is damaged, you will need to replace it yourself – and pay that cost again. |
| Always Useful – With a mobile alert with GPS, you can use these devices outside of your home. You can decide who to call in an emergency-- either emergency services or a family member, friend, or neighbor.
| Sometimes Useful – Because these systems often connect users directly to a 911 operator, they are useful in some situations. There is no choice in who responds to the emergency or need for help. |
| Flexible Applications – A monitored alert system can be used in a variety of situations – from a car accident or a fall to alerting friends and family to power outages and severe weather.
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| Unlimited Presses – A monitored alert system connects users to a call center. Because you are not connected directly to 911, you will not be penalized for pressing your help button often.
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| Prioritize Comfort – Call center operators are trained to help users in a variety of situations – from requiring emergency care to needing to get in touch with a family member. Plus, at Alert1, operators stay on the phone until help arrives.
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Senior Monitoring from Alert1 Medical Alert Systems
If you’re searching for a safe and effective medical alert system, look no further than Alert1. All our devices are monitored. No matter where you are, what you’re doing, or what type of care you need, you’ll be able to access help in a moment of crisis. We have a variety of devices to suit a wide range of senior lifestyles and budgets, with free use of equipment and the lowest service rates available. When you press an Alert1 button, you can feel confident that a live, trained agent will always answer your call.
