Medical Alert Systems Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Medical alert systems function by triggering a signal which can send out a signal to monitoring devices. The call can go out to family, health professionals, as well as an emergency response team. The situation will be examined, as well as medical workers can be dispatched if needed.

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

Medical alert systems have a button that can be pressed when help is needed. Pushing the button will send out an alert out to a 24-hour emergency call centre. An agent will answer the phone call while having the ability to observe the user’s health history and also an index of emergency contacts. The help switch can be used by the person either on the wrist or as a pendant. The switches are typically water resistant so that they can also be used in the shower.

GPS technology (Global Positioning System) enables the agent to locate the specific location of the user. This provides added security for the customer who may be outside of the home when help is needed.

Some systems even feature automatic fall detection. The button can detect a fall then turn on the emergency call.

Simply put:

• The individual pushes the pendant or emergency fall button
• Info is sent to the emergency call centre
• An agent will establish 2-way communication to see if help is required
• Based on the need, an agent will call a member of the family, caregiver, or emergency service