What is the right choice at the time of need?
Many people believe that 911 emergency response is the fastest way to get help at your doorstep. The elders especially thought that if a problem arises, they can call and call 911. Immediately, the ambulance will come to their home and provide them with medical care they may need. They believe that the medical alert system will not be useful if an emergency situation presents itself, because it will be just another person conveying the same message. Calling 911 would directly eliminate the middleman.
What older people do not understand is the full ability of their alert system. Medical alert system works with a simple click of a button.
Example: You have an emergency in the bathroom. Now you need to get up and get out of the bathroom. Now you need to go to the nearest phone. Then you need to pick up the receiver and dial 911. When the operator comes in, does she say “please hold on?”. Even if she asks what the emergency is, you have to explain yourself, give or your address and wait for an answer. You must stop all these responsibilities, being in fear or suffering.
With one simple click of a button, your system goes into action. With a medical alert system, dispatchers usually have a direct local operator number 911. Thus, they have priority on many other 911 calls. After a few seconds, system operators can transfer all information to paramedics, family members, friends and neighbors. All relevant information is processed promptly and in a timely manner.
If you have a severe accident, you may not have the ability or the strength to get to the phone. A medical alert system eliminates this by being connected to your body. Medical charm is hanging from a band around your wrist or necklace. No need to join the phone. You can contact the system exactly where your accident occurred.
If you have an emergency and you feel unwell, you will not be able to describe your problem in concert. The operators of the medical alert system will contact you with the help you need, regardless of your situation. This timely response will help you at a rate that only 911 operators can carry.
A medical alert system is the perfect way to protect yourself from an unforeseen problem. The fact is that you do not know when and where an accident may occur. The charm of the alarm is waterproof, very durable and can be connected to your body at any time. You cannot say this about any phones.
Even cell phones do not meet the criteria of the alert system. You can not bring a cell phone in the shower or bath. In addition, you do not need to charge your medical charm. Cell phone buttons are small and even tighter to dial. Medical charm is one big button that is easily suppressed.
A medical alert system is not a substitute or competitor for 911. That it is a specific tool that works with 911 and is easier to operate in a dangerous and timely manner. Safety is the primary concern of elderly health care. The warning system is the most reliable answer. You want all the tools of an older life to be at your disposal to ensure a happy and healthy lifestyle.
