When is it time for a medical alert system?

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Amie Clark, senior editor and co-founder of #TheSeniorList.com, talks about #medical alert systems and how to know when the time is right to use a medical alert device.

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0:00 Introducing Amie Clark and medical alert systems.
0:29 What is a medical alert system?
0:57 What are the different types of medical alert systems?
1:23 When should you use a medical alert system?
1:52 Who should use a medical alert system?
2:16 What tools can help you decide which medical alert is right for you?

More than ever, older people are looking for solutions to help them stay at home longer, also known as #aginginplace. One of the simplest devices people can use to stay safe at home is a medical alert system. In today's video, I answer the following questions. What are medical alert systems and when should you use one?

What is a medical alert system?

Medical alert systems are a simple and straightforward way to call for help in an emergency. These small devices can be worn around the neck or wrist, attached to a belt, or carried in a purse.

Some medical alert systems only work at home within range of a base station, while others can be used anywhere there is a cellular signal. Simple medical alert systems consist of a button that connects the user to a professional monitoring center, while more complex medical alert devices can track location, automatically detect falls, and record daily activities. No matter what your lifestyle or daily routine is, there are a variety of medical alerts to suit your needs.

When should you use a medical alert system?

If the potential user has fallen, it's time to consider using a medical alert system. According to the National Council on Aging, "falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older Americans." While a medical alert system can't PREVENT falls, it is key to ensuring that help arrives quickly if a fall does occur. People who live alone, have balance and gait problems, or take medications that can cause dizziness are all good candidates for using a medical alert system.

Even if there have been no falls in the past, a medical alert system can give users and their loved ones peace of mind knowing that help is just a push of a button away.

We have some really great content and tools on TheSeniorList.com to help you learn more about medical alert systems. Our list of the best medical alert systems will tell you everything you need to know about the best alert systems on the market today. If you're still having trouble deciding what's right for you, we also have a great tool called the Medical Alert System Matchmaker that can help you narrow down the choices by answering five quick questions. You can find the links to both of these resources in the description below.

I hope this video was helpful to you and answered some of your questions about medical alert systems. If you have any questions you'd like me to answer in future videos, leave a comment to let me know. If I don't know the answer, I'll do my best to find a #seniorcareexpert who does. Thanks for watching!

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