Medical Alert Systems Richmond Hill, Ontario

Medical alert systems function by setting off an alert which will send a signal to monitoring systems. The call can go out to family, caregivers, and an emergency response base. The situation will be reviewed, and also medical personnel can be sent if needed.

There are some medical alert systems that incorporate wireless voice, data, as well as GPS equipment. This permits monitoring in real-time, location tracking, as well as provide quick emergency services when required.

Medical alert systems have a switch that can be pressed when help is required. Pressing the switch will send a signal out to a 24-hour emergency call centre. An agent will respond to the call while being able to watch the person’s health background and also a list of emergency contacts. The help switch may be put on by the user either on the wrist or as a pendant. The switches are usually waterproof so that they can even be worn in the shower.

GPS tech (Global Positioning System) enables the agent to find the locality of the individual. This gives added security for the customer who may be out of the house when support is needed.

Some systems even come with automated fall detection. The switch can detect a fall and then activate the emergency call.

In short:

• The customer pushes the pendant or emergency fall button
• Relevant information is sent to the emergency call station
• An operator will establish 2-way communication to see if assistance is required
• Depending on the concern, an operator will call a family member, health worker, or emergency service