It’s a small button and transmitter that that is lightweight and water resistant. The button contains a lithium battery that lasts up to five years. The button communicates with the Aegis Medical Alert System base unit and advises 24 hour Help Center (when button is depressed) when there is an emergency.

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The LineGrabber is an inexpensive device that is used in those situations where there is more than one phone or other device in the household that uses the same line as the Aegis Medical Alert base unit. It immediately disconnects any given extension phone (or computer, fax, etc.) that is using the same line as the base unit thereby allowing the alarm signal to go through. Using a LineGrabber ensures that the phone line is free when the Aegis Medical Alert System needs to send the alarm signal to the 24 hour Aegis Monitoring Center.

Use of these devices on all phones or devices that use the same line as the Aegis Medical Alert System base unit is necessary to ensure that the system will send the alarm signal regardless of the use of other phones or devices on the same line. They are inexpensive and easy to install.

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Millions of people are now relying on medical Alert Systems. Increasingly, medical alert systems are being used by the elderly living alone.  The choice to use this type of technology is quite simple, in the case of an emergency within the home, it can save ones lives. The Aegis Medical Alert System is one of the most technologically-advanced home medical alert systems available. With RF wireless technology, The Aegis Medical System provides extended range for use in conjunction with the transmitter which is worn on the wrist or as a pendant, providing important protection for those involved in an accident within the home. The pendants and wrist devices may be worn in the bath or shower and are intended to be worn at all times.

The battery life in the wrist or pendant devices requires very low power enabling battery life to be on average 3 years at minimum. The back up battery in the base unit is continuously recharges and powers the unit for over 24 hours in the event of a power outage.

The Aegis kit is shipped complete and fully assembled and programmed. It is ready for immediate use and can be plugged into any existing phone jack and power outlet in the home. No additional programming is required!

The “hands free” feature of the base unit allows for several benefits to the user. First, the unit cont (more…)

One of the biggest fears facing seniors is their loss of independence. Being moved from ones own home into a nursery home can strike a serious blow to ones self-esteem and self-worth. Although Nursery homes have been developed to help the elderly, often it can feel like a prison where rules and daily routines can strip the elderly of their pride. One company has taken these issues into consideration when developing the WellAWARE Systems, a total home monitoring system that hopes to help independent seniors and their families live a more independent and stress free life.

According to the WellAware Systems Site:

Wireless Sensor Array– Depending on the care setting, up to six different types of unobtrusive sensors (motion, impact, bed, door, motion/temperature and motion/humidity) are strategically placed in the living space of a WellAWARE resident to detect behaviors with regards to daily activity, sleeping patterns, showering, and possible emergency events such as falls and leaving their stove on and unattended. The wireless sensors communicate the ongoing activity to the Data Manager. The diagram below shows the typical placement of sensors in a senior residence.

The WellAware Systems is another example in the ways that corporations are helping the elderly live a more independent life.

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1. Price of Medical Alert System isn’t everything. Just because it’s the most expensive product, doesn’t necessarily make it the best. Don’t use price as the only factor in signing up for med Alert Technology.
2. Look for medical systems from companies that have their own monitoring centers. Make sure that your medical alert service provider does not outsource this critical phase in their business model.
3. Find out what type of training is provided to their in house agents.
4. Find out how long the Medical Alert Service Company has operated.
5. Check with the Better Business Bureau for any complaints against the company.
6. Do a Google search to find out what other Medical Alert Customers are saying about the company.
7. Insist on a money back trial.
8. Does the medical alert company provide expedient technical support and replacement of units if they become defected?

The above questions will help you find the best Medical Alert Systems provider and most importantly, it may help save your life.