LifeStation.com - Medical Alert System
Wednesday, February 21st, 2007Today I was reading a few press releases on the Internet about those help buttons that seniors can press in case of emergency to summon help when they’re home alone. They call them “home medical alert systems.”
What surprised me most is that medical alert technology has been out there for over 20 years and yet many seniors still do not know or maybe realize the benefit of them. Being home alone can be scary sometimes and with the risk of falls around the house or other situations where an elderly person might need help is mind-boggling.
After doing a bit of research I’ve found quite a few companies providing this service. Prices vary, but on average the cost is around a dollar a day and many of them don’t make you sign any long-term contract.
I called one of the medical alert companies (Lifestation) just to get a better idea of how the medical alert system worked and any other information that would be helpful to my readers. I was told that there are approximately over a million seniors currently using medical alert devices around the United States.
Lifestation’s Medical Alert System enables seniors to live independently and securely in their own homes knowing a Life Station Care Specialist is only a push of a button away at all times.
Many times, it’s their kids who research and ultimately purchase this product for their parents giving the entire family the peace of mind they need.
