Medical Alert Systems London, Ontario

Medical alert systems function by triggering an alert which will send out a signal to monitoring systems. The call can go out to family members, health professionals, and also an emergency response team. The situation will be reviewed, and medical personnel can possibly be sent if required.

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

Medical alert systems have a switch that can be pressed when assistance is needed. Pushing the button will send an alarm out to a 24-hour emergency call station. An operator will answer the phone call while having the ability to view the person’s health history as well as a directory of emergency contacts. The help button may be used by the user either on the wrist or as a necklace. The switches are typically water-proof to make sure that they can even be worn in the shower.

GPS advances (Global Positioning System) permits the operator to locate the location of the individual. This offers added safety for the user who may be away from the home when support is required.

Many systems even come with automatic fall detection. The switch can detect a fall then turn on the emergency call.

In brief:

• The customer presses the pendant or emergency fall button
• Relevant information is transmitted to the emergency call station
• An agent will set up 2-way communication to see if help is needed
• Depending on the concern, an operator will contact a member of the family, caregiver, or emergency service