A Basic Overview of Emergency Medical Alarms
Most emergency medical alarms come in the form of a pendant that can be worn around the neck; others can be worn on the wrist. Another name that these devices often go by is PERS, or Personal Emergency Response System. There are many companies that manufacture these devices, but one of the oldest and perhaps still the best known is Medical Alert. These devices feature a wireless transmitter that when activated transmits a signal to the central station of the monitoring service. This monitoring service typically requires an affordable monthly fee, while the devices themselves are either very cheap or come at no cost as part of the service.
Although emergency medical alarms can be useful for anyone who lives by themselves, in most cases they are worn only by the elderly or disabled who have more of a chance of incurring injuries in the home. These devices have come a long way since they were first invented in Germany in the 1970s. However, they were immediately successful when they were introduced and went to the international market very quickly. The well known, and often parodied, commercials for these products which were continually run in the 1980s helped to spread the word about these devices in a very short period of time.
One of the most attractive aspects of these emergency medical alarms is how easy they are to set up and use. Basically, they only consist of two pieces: the pendant or bracelet transmitter and the base station which connects to the phone and uses a two way speaker for long distance communication. These days you also have the option of adding certain accessories such as fall sensors and smoke detectors in order to add extra safety. There are also extra long range speakers that can be installed in other rooms of the home in order to increase the distance where your voice can be heard.
Here’s how these systems generally work. If you are home alone in the house and you experience a bad fall or other type of injury, you can immediately push the button on the transmitter and a call to the monitoring center will be made through the telephone. Certain models allow you to program different numbers of your choosing, such as family members or even 911, if you prefer this to an impersonal call center. When a monitoring center is used, a professional from this station will be in contact with you to ask you about your situation. If the situation warrants, emergency personnel will be sent to your home.
There are several companies who are now offering emergency medical alarms, and the service offered by each one is a little bit different. This makes it important to do plenty of research in order to make sure you purchase the one best for you.
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Georgette Adanas has been writing articles on medical alarm systems since 2001.
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