medical alert service questions

[Troy Cauble]

Hi all,

I'm looking for some general information & advice,
not solicitations.

I want to get a medical alert device/service
for an elderly relative who lives far from me.
There is no need for burgular alarms or other
types of security.

I want to pay for a service rather than trust
something that calls the neighbors. I want the
service to bill me not my relative.

Will the hardware just be an auto-dialer, similar
to the DIY medical alerts, but programmed for the
service? If so, could/should I install it myself?

Should I be looking for a local or national service?

How do I pick a good service?

What other questions should I have?

Thanks,
-troy

 

[Joe Lucia]

For a Central Station response, the Medial Alert unit would call into
an alarm receiver to transmit account # so we have positive
identification. If it is a "two-way" voice system (basically a
speaker-phone) then the Central Station can talk to her directly over
that initial alarm call without having to call her back, reducing
response time and giving us a better way to check if she's okay without
her having to reach a phone.

Just find an Alarm Dealer that does Alarm Systems with Two-Way-Voice or
Audio-Verification (same thing). It may be a stand-alone medical unit
or a full-fledged alarm system with two-way capabilities and a remote
pendant for her to wear.

 

[Bob La Londe]

For a Central Station response, the Medial Alert unit would call into
an alarm receiver to transmit account # so we have positive
identification. If it is a "two-way" voice system (basically a
speaker-phone) then the Central Station can talk to her directly over
that initial alarm call without having to call her back, reducing
response time and giving us a better way to check if she's okay without
her having to reach a phone.

Just find an Alarm Dealer that does Alarm Systems with Two-Way-Voice or
Audio-Verification (same thing). It may be a stand-alone medical unit
or a full-fledged alarm system with two-way capabilities and a remote
pendant for her to wear.

For a true medical alert type system I would think a multi speaker / multi
mic 2-way voice application would be best with speaker/mics in every room.
Obviously this would cost quite a bit more than the typical table top
medical alert systems you see advertised. I'ld also think that several
fixed panic/pull cords (cord reaches as far as the floor) as well as a
wireless remote or two would be in order.

I just can't see somebody who broke a hip from falling in the bath tub being
able to reach the panic the left sitting on the vanity, but a pull cord
placed between the comode and the shower might be reachable. Obviously
individual applications will vary.

A full blown alarm system with 2-way voice support might be the only way to
get a really good med alaert system. Unfortunatley I can't see most people
actually spending the money to have it installed.

--
Bob La Londe

Cheapskate's Ways to Do Fishing Stuff
(The Frugal Fisherman)
Through the Month of October 2005

http://www.YumaBassMan.com

 

[Mark Leuck]

For a true medical alert type system I would think a multi speaker / multi
mic 2-way voice application would be best with speaker/mics in every room.
Obviously this would cost quite a bit more than the typical table top
medical alert systems you see advertised. I'ld also think that several
fixed panic/pull cords (cord reaches as far as the floor) as well as a
wireless remote or two would be in order.

For a big house multi speaker/mics are advised however for a small house
you'd be suprised how sensitive those mics are depending on the panel

The best medical alert system I've tested so far is the GE CareGard which
has an excellent microphone

 

[Jaropi]

I have a small 2 bedroom home and find that my medical alert system can be
heard for anywhere in the house. The response is quick and professional. It
was installed by a local California company but is monitored by an ambulance
service in Louisiana. I have a little button on a cord around my neck, it's
waterproof so I can wear it in the shower or I can pin it to my
clothes.Heres the web site of the company I use. I'm sure you can find the
same product in your area.
http://www.pioneeremergency.com/medical-alert.shtml

 

[mikey]

Hope you folks don't mind but if this thread pops up in a somebody's search,
I'd like to get my page in there. Thanks.
www.medi-call.ca

 

[petem]

Are trying to fill the hole left by bass? LOL

 

[mikey]

hey petey,... no way, not me, I respect my peers...
well, most of them

 

[Matt Dudley]

Medical Alarm system

Hello,
Ever wondered what will happen if your elder parents are alone at home and there have been serious health disorder and what if they are diabetic too . The insulin level can get increased or decreased accordingly. If an Alert alarm system is implanted it would be great .That can be very helpful in monitoring them.