subject: First Alert Medical Responders Save Lives [print this page] First Alert Medical Responders Save Lives
First Alert medical responders can be the difference between life and death. It's no secret that it can be very difficult for the elderly to take care of themselves in an emergency situation. That's why the best thing for seniors is a medical alert system. Most commonly, it is the children of the elderly who help their parents sign up. It is understandable to have lots of questions when navigating this new first alert territory. Most websites cover the obvious questions when researching a medical alarm, so this article will help answer some of the less obvious questions about medical alert devices that you or your loved ones might have.
Can I wear my Senior Medical Alert in the pool? Most medical alarms are waterproof. In fact, you shouldn't purchase one that is not. Most medical alert companies know that many accidents can happen in the shower or tub and a senior could fall and not be able to get back up. This is why seniors are encouraged to wear their medical pendants all of the time. So, what about the pool? The Senior Medical Alert is waterproof and safe to use in the home shower or bath but not in the pool. The chemicals are not safe for the pendant so it's recommended to take off the necklace or wristband before swimming then make sure to put it back on afterward.
Do medical alarm companies cover rural areas? Most companies provide a lifeline service that works nationwide. This includes all rural areas. As long as you have access to 911, you can have access to a medical alarm company. When you press your pendant transmitter via the necklace or wristband type medical alert bracelet, the monitoring center will dispatch your local paramedics. The monitoring center makes sure they have the dispatch number for the local paramedics well in advance of an emergency. Sometimes it can be a little tricky finding the correct dispatch number for a rural area, so the monitoring center will make sure they get the correct number the very same day a senior signs up.
Another concern of some seniors is that they will constantly press the emergency button on their medical pendant by accident. We don't find that people press the buttons accidentally too often, including when they are in bed. Even if that did happen a loud tone would come out of the speaker box before the operator came over the box and the user would have the opportunity to say it was a false alarm and no paramedics would be dispatched. The monitoring center would also call the home before dispatching giving the user another opportunity to say it was accidentally pressed.
As you can see, there are so many little questions about getting a medical alert system. All are important and it is important to be as informed as possible about your future medical alarm. Most companies will be happy to answer any questions you may have. And if they don't seem happy to help, that's a good sign you are calling the wrong medical alarm company!
