Medical Alert Systems Guelph, Ontario

Medical alert systems function by setting off an alarm which will send out a signal to monitoring devices. The call can go out to family, caregivers, as well as an emergency response services. The situation will be examined, and medical team members can possibly be sent if required.

There are some medical alert systems that incorporate wireless voice, data, and also GPS systems. This permits monitoring in real-time, location positioning, as well as provide fast emergency services when needed.

Medical alert systems have a switch that can be pressed when help is required. Pressing the switch will send out an alert out to a 24-hour emergency contact centre. An operator will respond to the phone call while being able to watch the user’s medical record and an index of emergency contacts. The help button may be put on by the person either on the wrist or as a pendant. The buttons are normally waterproof so that they can also be used in the shower.

GPS tech (Global Positioning System) permits the operator to locate the locality of the user. This offers added security for the customer who may be away from the home when help is required.

Some systems even include automated fall detection. The switch can detect a fall and then turn on the emergency call.

In brief:

• The customer pushes the pendant or emergency fall button
• Relevant information is transmitted to the emergency call centre
• An agent will establish 2-way communication to see if help is required
• Depending on the need, an operator will get in touch with a member of the family, health worker, or emergency service