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Different types of medical alert systems
Monitored vs. Unmonitored
A monitored medical alert system sends an
alert to a 24/7 response team each time you
press the help button and comes with an
added fee to avail of this service. However,
these aren’t commonly found in India
How exactly do medical alert devices because the concept of an active response
work? team isn’t currently underway (except for
Medical alert systems have three crucial government response teams).
parts: a help button (and false detection In contrast, unmonitored medical alert
technology), a communication device, and systems are more wallet-friendly and connect
an emergency response centre. you with family members or emergency
1. Help Button and Fall Detection services directly without the intervention of a
Technology: Worn as a necklace or response centre. Most medical alert systems
bracelet, the help button offers peace of in India are unmonitored.
mind, knowing that assistance is just a
button press away. A medical alert device Home-based vs. Mobile systems
triggers an alert by manually pressing the Calling for help when you’re at home alone is
button or through automatic fall detection ultra-convenient with a medical alert device,
technology, or both. but what if you want to extend this care
2. Communication Device: Once the help outside your house?
button is activated, the communication When you head out on week-long vacations
device placed in your home connects you or make short trips to the local market, a
to the response centre. You’ll hear the mobile medical alert system’s long-range
response team’s voice through this device functionality lets you rest easy, knowing
within moments, ready to assist. help is nearby. They also boast an in-built
3. Emergency Response Center: The GPS to pinpoint your exact location when
response team assesses the situation and you press the button. However, these devices
sends help from the nearest healthcare require regular battery charges and rely on
facility or notifies your emergency cellular technology, so there’s the added cost
contacts. of purchasing a SIM card.
However, medical alert devices in Confidence and Reassurance With Every
India miss out on dedicated response Step
teams. Instead, the provider directly A medical alert device is your safety
alerts emergency contacts or loved ones net, giving you the confidence to live
via mobile apps to arrange for medical independently. Take proactive steps to Invest
supervision. in your life today instead of waiting for
emergencies to consider your options.
The reassurance of knowing your loved
ones are always within reach through
medical alert technology offers a sense of
security like no other.
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