FYI: If you’re looking to take the guesswork out of finding the right device, then read about my pick for the best medical alert system of 2023.
Medical alert systems, also known as Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) are small devices that seniors use to alert authorities, friends, family, or caregivers in the event of emergencies. In all of my professional work with seniors over the years, I’ve come across a large variety of medical alert systems; in-home medical alerts, mobile medical alerts, GPS medical alerts, medical alerts with fall detection–you get the picture.
Commonly worn around the wrist or neck, clipped to a belt or carried in a pocket or purse, there’s a ton of medical alert systems to choose from, which is where I come in. I test out each medical alert system personally to make sure it’s trustworthy, important given that 25% of all Americans over age 65 fall every year.
If you’re new to medical alert systems, you might be wondering what you should be looking for. On this page, I break down your general options in terms of connectivity, features, pricing, and more, guiding you to the right medical alert system for the senior in your life. Let’s get started!
No experience with medical alert systems whatsoever? No problem. Here are the fundamental things to look for when you’re shopping:
FYI: If you’re looking to take the guesswork out of finding the right device, then read about my pick for the best medical alert system of 2023.
Since I’ve worked with seniors for the large majority of my career as a social worker, I’ve more than once seen people make mistakes when buying a medical alert system. Watch my video to hear about them, or keep reading below:
Did You Know: Did you know that some medical alert systems require no monthly fees? To learn more, read my rundown of the best unmonitored medical alert systems.
How exactly do I review medical alert systems? By testing them out of course, but that’s not enough; it also requires a good deal of online research. Here’s an overview of my methodology:
There you have it, everything you need to know about picking out a medical alert system and what to look for. Now, it’s time to get into individual reviews, all done by our team:
There are dozens of great choices when it comes to medical alerts. Above all, you should find the one that works for you!