Best Medical Alert System of 2025  – Medical Alert Bracelet

The easiest tool for anyone is the medical alert bracelet. Why? What if your loved one cannot speak? This is why the medical alert bracelet is still number one. You may rightfully be concerned about your senior loved one’s ability to get help. We all know that in the event of an emergency getting help can be tough. Over a third of accidents and falls that affect seniors happen in the home according to the CDC. If an elderly person falls or has another medical emergency such as a heart attack or stroke, it may be difficult for them to summon assistance in time.

3 Innovative Devices to Help Seniors in the Event of an Emergency

While Medical Alert Bracelets top the list, it is often a worthwhile solution for our senior loved ones who live alone to invest in an emergency alert system or medical alert button. The way they work is simple: The user wears a bracelet or necklace containing the emergency alert button. In the case of an emergency, all they have to do is press the button, and they are instantly in communication with a central monitoring station operator, just as if they had picked up the phone and dialed help. The user can then speak an emergency message to the operator, who can immediately send rescue personnel to the location and alert friends or family members, as well. So should you consider getting an emergency alert system for your senior loved one? Read on to find out.

Advantages of Emergency Alert Systems for Seniors

The advantage to emergency alert systems like these are obvious. You and your senior loved one will have peace of mind, knowing that if a sudden emergency arises, the wearer will be able to get help fast, and you will know if anything happens. Speed is often of the essence in the case of an emergency with a senior involved, so a quick response can be lifesaving.

Downside to Emergency Alert Systems

There are only a few downsides to having such a system. There is a monthly fee, of course, but these are usually fairly reasonable. Your elderly loved one also may bristle at wearing the device, either because it is uncomfortable, they find it inconvenient, or they don’t want to think of themselves as someone who “needs” such a device. Also, it’s important to choose the right device, as explained below.

Research Emergency Alert Systems

It’s important to research the company you buy your emergency alert button or system from. You want to make sure they are a reputable company who has well-trained personnel at the monitoring station, and that their devices have little incidence of failure. Further, you want to make sure that the line is being monitored 24/7, and that the device is waterproof so your loved one can wear it in the shower. On the whole, however, a good emergency alert system for your senior loved one can be priceless.

Keeping Your Senior Loved One Safe

As an alternative or an enhancement to your emergency alert button, you may want to consider finding your loved one living arrangements. Having closer assistance should they need it, like an assisted living facility or residential senior community is mindful caring. Medical Alert buttons are great. However, Medical Alert Systems are no substitute for having someone in the next building, down the hall, or in the next room. Having someone there with your loved one who can render aid immediately is peace of mind.

Those people located in Oregon or California, Golden Placement Services can help you find the living arrangement you and your senior loved one need. Our job is to take the headache out of finding a proper living arrangement. There are many choices out there. We narrow down options according to your specific needs and budget. We help you find the perfect solution for the ones you care about.

Diane Delaney, Placement Specialist Extraordinaire

Delaney is the founder of Golden Placement Services. She began this business with a healthy dose of compassion for  helping families make educated decisions regarding senior placement. Focused to relieve stress in uncertain senior housing crucial moments.  Diane brings about loving change of lifestyle with grace. Additionally, Diane is an accomplished executive manager, Director of Operations in senior housing. Emphatically, she enjoys sharing her experience. Diane enjoys writing about the full spectrum of the transition process for seniors and family members.   Read more from Senior Placement Specialist Diane: Ultimate Senior Living Resource Guide >>

 

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Stephanie Brubaker, Senior Placement Specialist

steph.goldenplacements@gmail.com | 971-263-8533 Stephanie got her start working as an administrator for Golden Placement Services.  It served her well as she worked in sales and marketing while living in Austin, TX.  Now that she is back in Oregon she’s excited to take the plunge and work alongside the Golden Girls as a placement specialist.  She feels lucky to receive her training from experienced mentors, her mother Diane..  Stephanie looks forward to being a part of the family whose main objective is to help your family through senior housing options with empathy, integrity, and compassion.