Medical Alert Systems Thunder Bay, Ontario

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

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

Medical alert systems have a button that can be pressed when assistance is required. Pressing the button will send an alarm out to a 24-hour emergency contact station. An agent will answer the call while having the ability to watch the individual’s medical background and an index of emergency contacts. The help switch may be worn by the individual either on the wrist or as a necklace. The buttons are generally waterproof to ensure that they can even be worn in the shower.

GPS tech (Global Positioning System) permits the agent to identify the specific location of the individual. This offers added safety for the customer who may be out of the home when support is required.

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

In brief:

• The user pushes the pendant or emergency fall button
• Info is transferred to the emergency call centre
• An operator will set up 2-way communication to see if assistance is needed
• Based on the need, an agent will contact a relative, caregiver, or emergency medical services