Medical Alert System Accessories

Medical Alert Systems

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  • Landline or Wireless
  • Fall Detection Available
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  • Landline or Wireless
  • Fall Detection Included
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  • Phone Not Required
  • Fall Detection Available
  • Speaker in the Button
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  • Phone Not Required
  • Fall Detection Available
  • Built-In Speaker
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  • Phone Not Required
  • Fall Detection Included
  • Speaker in the Button
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  • Phone Not Required
  • Includes Fall Detection Feature
  • Built-In Speaker
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  • Landline Not Required
  • Fall Detection Included
  • Speaker in the Button

Medical Alert Wristbands for Men and Women


Medical Alert Systems

Enhance your safety and get the best out of your Alert1 medical alert system. Whether you’re looking for an extra button for your spouse, a lockbox for a spare key or a voice extender for those remote areas of your home – we have it. Just give us a call and our friendly Member Care specialists will be happy to help you.

Medical Alert Necklaces

Looking for some extra style with your medical alert button? Look no further – our extensive jewelry collection features some of the most popular necklaces and medical alert pendants. Choose the ageless Treasure Pearl necklace, or the Elegant Onyx necklace – you will be safe and stylish 24/7.

Medical Alert Wristbands

If wearing necklaces is not your cup of tea, you’ll be happy to meet our wristbands. They fit snugly around your wrist while keeping the emergency button always with you. Just decide if you’d like one in grey, blue or purple.

Medical ID Bracelets

Alert1 medical ID bracelets are designed to protect our members with a medical condition. Gone are the days of those heavy and bulky medical ID jewelry – our design is light, durable and natural. The bracelet comes with an ID tag, which lets medical professionals quickly identify your condition in an emergency situation. Let the medical ID bracelet speak up for you, even if you can’t.

medical alert necklaces

Medical Alert Necklaces: A Comprehensive Guide

Medical alert necklaces cover categories that serve older adults. When discussing medical alert necklaces, people refer to either medical alert jewelry that displays critical health information or wearable medical alert devices that can summon emergency assistance.

Both products are for senior safety and in managing medical emergencies.

Medical ID Necklaces: Passive Protection

Medical ID necklaces are medical alert jewelry that functions similarly to military identification tags. These medical necklaces contain engraved or embedded information about the wearer's specific medical conditions, allergies, medications, and emergency contacts.

For seniors with chronic conditions, cognitive impairments, or communication difficulties, medical jewelry pieces are silent advocates during a medical emergency.

Features and benefits:

  • No monthly fees or activation fees
  • Available in various materials including stainless steel, sterling silver, and rose gold
  • Waterproof and durable for continuous wear
  • No batteries or charging required
  • Immediately visible to emergency services personnel
  • Can be customized with different medical conditions and personal information
  • More fashionable options blend medical jewelry with attractive designs

Unlike electronic medical alert devices, these identifiers work even when unconscious and require no action from the wearer to provide vital information to first responders.

Medical Alert System Necklaces: Active Protection

The second category refers to wearable emergency call systems that allow users to contact emergency services with the push of a button. These medical alert devices are particularly valuable for seniors living independently who face fall risks or other sudden medical emergencies.

Popular providers include:

  • Life Alert, known for their "I've fallen and can't get up" commercials
  • Alert-1, known for low cost, high value plans
  • Medical Guardian, offering multiple tiers of protection
  • Bay Alarm Medical, providing GPS-enabled options
  • Other services focusing on senior safety and independence

Functionality:

  • Button-activated pendants worn as necklaces
  • Direct connection to monitoring centers that dispatch emergency services
  • Two-way communication capabilities through the pendant or base station
  • Fall detection technology in premium models
  • GPS location tracking in mobile medical alert versions
  • More reliable than depending on a cell phone which may be out of reach during a crisis

When activated during a medical emergency, these systems contact professional monitoring centers and alert emergency contacts and family members so seniors receive fast medical attention and loved ones stay informed.

Most medical alert systems require monthly subscription fees ranging from $20-$60 depending on features, with some companies charging initial activation fees. Despite these ongoing costs, many families consider these devices essential investments in senior safety.

Choosing Between Medical ID and Alert Systems

Many seniors and their caregivers choose to use both types of medical necklaces:

  • Medical ID jewelry for passive, always-available medical information
  • Medical alert systems for active emergency response capabilities
medical alert necklaces

Medical Alert Necklaces: A Comprehensive Guide

Medical alert necklaces cover categories that serve older adults. When discussing medical alert necklaces, people refer to either medical alert jewelry that displays critical health information or wearable medical alert devices that can summon emergency assistance.

Both products are for senior safety and in managing medical emergencies.

Medical ID Necklaces: Passive Protection

Medical ID necklaces are medical alert jewelry that functions similarly to military identification tags. These medical necklaces contain engraved or embedded information about the wearer's specific medical conditions, allergies, medications, and emergency contacts.

For seniors with chronic conditions, cognitive impairments, or communication difficulties, medical jewelry pieces are silent advocates during a medical emergency.

Features and benefits:

  • No monthly fees or activation fees
  • Available in various materials including stainless steel, sterling silver, and rose gold
  • Waterproof and durable for continuous wear
  • No batteries or charging required
  • Immediately visible to emergency services personnel
  • Can be customized with different medical conditions and personal information
  • More fashionable options blend medical jewelry with attractive designs

Unlike electronic medical alert devices, these identifiers work even when unconscious and require no action from the wearer to provide vital information to first responders.

Medical Alert System Necklaces: Active Protection

The second category refers to wearable emergency call systems that allow users to contact emergency services with the push of a button. These medical alert devices are particularly valuable for seniors living independently who face fall risks or other sudden medical emergencies.

Popular providers include:

  • Life Alert, known for their "I've fallen and can't get up" commercials
  • Alert-1, known for low cost, high value plans
  • Medical Guardian, offering multiple tiers of protection
  • Bay Alarm Medical, providing GPS-enabled options
  • Other services focusing on senior safety and independence

Functionality:

  • Button-activated pendants worn as necklaces
  • Direct connection to monitoring centers that dispatch emergency services
  • Two-way communication capabilities through the pendant or base station
  • Fall detection technology in premium models
  • GPS location tracking in mobile medical alert versions
  • More reliable than depending on a cell phone which may be out of reach during a crisis

When activated during a medical emergency, these systems contact professional monitoring centers and alert emergency contacts and family members so seniors receive fast medical attention and loved ones stay informed.

Most medical alert systems require monthly subscription fees ranging from $20-$60 depending on features, with some companies charging initial activation fees. Despite these ongoing costs, many families consider these devices essential investments in senior safety.

Choosing Between Medical ID and Alert Systems

Many seniors and their caregivers choose to use both types of medical necklaces:

  • Medical ID jewelry for passive, always-available medical information
  • Medical alert systems for active emergency response capabilities