Medical Alert Systems Peterborough, Ontario

Medical alert systems work by activating a signal which will send a signal to monitoring devices. The call can go to family, health professionals, and also an emergency response team. The situation will be assessed, as well as medical team members can possibly be sent if needed.

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

Medical alert systems have a button that can be pressed when help is needed. Pressing the button will send out an alert out to a 24-hour emergency call centre. An agent will respond to the phone call while having the ability to watch the person’s medical history and a directory of emergency contacts. The help switch may be worn by the person either on the wrist or as a pendant. The switches are normally water resistant to make sure that they can even be worn in the shower.

GPS tech (Global Positioning System) allows the operator to identify the specific location of the user. This gives added security for the individual who might be outside of the house when assistance is needed.

Some systems also include automatic fall detection. The button can detect a fall and turn on the emergency call.

Simply put:

• The individual presses the necklace or emergency fall button
• Relevant information is transferred to the emergency call station
• An operator will set up 2-way communication to see if help is required
• Based on the concern, an operator will get in touch with a relative, caregiver, or emergency medical services