Medical Alert Systems Bathurst, New Brunswick

Medical alert systems function by activating a signal which will send a signal to monitoring systems. The call can go out to family, caregivers, as well as an emergency response services. The situation will be reviewed, and also medical team members can be dispatched if required.

There are some medical alert systems that feature wireless voice, data, as well as GPS technology. This enables monitoring in real-time, location tracking, and provide fast emergency support services when needed.

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

GPS advances (Global Positioning System) allows the agent to locate the specific location of the individual. This offers added safety for the individual who may be outside of the home when assistance is required.

Some systems even include automated fall detection. The button can identify a fall and turn on the emergency call.

In brief:

• The individual presses the pendant or emergency fall button
• Relevant information is transferred to the emergency call station
• An agent will establish 2-way communication to see if assistance is required
• Based on the need, an operator will call a member of the family, health worker, or EMS