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medical alert service questions Troy Cauble 10-18-2005
Posted by Troy Cauble on October 18, 2005, 11:27 pm
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Hi all,

I'm looking for some general information & advice,
not solicitations.

I want to get a medical alert device/service
for an elderly relative who lives far from me.
There is no need for burgular alarms or other
types of security.

I want to pay for a service rather than trust
something that calls the neighbors. I want the
service to bill me not my relative.

Will the hardware just be an auto-dialer, similar
to the DIY medical alerts, but programmed for the
service? If so, could/should I install it myself?

Should I be looking for a local or national service?

How do I pick a good service?

What other questions should I have?

Thanks,
-troy


Posted by Joe Lucia on October 19, 2005, 7:22 am
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For a Central Station response, the Medial Alert unit would call into
an alarm receiver to transmit account # so we have positive
identification. If it is a "two-way" voice system (basically a
speaker-phone) then the Central Station can talk to her directly over
that initial alarm call without having to call her back, reducing
response time and giving us a better way to check if she's okay without
her having to reach a phone.

Just find an Alarm Dealer that does Alarm Systems with Two-Way-Voice or
Audio-Verification (same thing). It may be a stand-alone medical unit
or a full-fledged alarm system with two-way capabilities and a remote
pendant for her to wear.



Posted by Bob La Londe on October 19, 2005, 8:16 am
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> For a Central Station response, the Medial Alert unit would call into
> an alarm receiver to transmit account # so we have positive
> identification. If it is a "two-way" voice system (basically a
> speaker-phone) then the Central Station can talk to her directly over
> that initial alarm call without having to call her back, reducing
> response time and giving us a better way to check if she's okay without
> her having to reach a phone.
>
> Just find an Alarm Dealer that does Alarm Systems with Two-Way-Voice or
> Audio-Verification (same thing). It may be a stand-alone medical unit
> or a full-fledged alarm system with two-way capabilities and a remote
> pendant for her to wear.


For a true medical alert type system I would think a multi speaker / multi
mic 2-way voice application would be best with speaker/mics in every room.
Obviously this would cost quite a bit more than the typical table top
medical alert systems you see advertised. I'ld also think that several
fixed panic/pull cords (cord reaches as far as the floor) as well as a
wireless remote or two would be in order.

I just can't see somebody who broke a hip from falling in the bath tub being
able to reach the panic the left sitting on the vanity, but a pull cord
placed between the comode and the shower might be reachable. Obviously
individual applications will vary.

A full blown alarm system with 2-way voice support might be the only way to
get a really good med alaert system. Unfortunatley I can't see most people
actually spending the money to have it installed.

--
Bob La Londe

Cheapskate's Ways to Do Fishing Stuff
(The Frugal Fisherman)
Through the Month of October 2005

http://www.YumaBassMan.com







Posted by Mark Leuck on October 19, 2005, 7:16 pm
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> > For a Central Station response, the Medial Alert unit would call into
> > an alarm receiver to transmit account # so we have positive
> > identification. If it is a "two-way" voice system (basically a
> > speaker-phone) then the Central Station can talk to her directly over
> > that initial alarm call without having to call her back, reducing
> > response time and giving us a better way to check if she's okay without
> > her having to reach a phone.
> >
> > Just find an Alarm Dealer that does Alarm Systems with Two-Way-Voice or
> > Audio-Verification (same thing). It may be a stand-alone medical unit
> > or a full-fledged alarm system with two-way capabilities and a remote
> > pendant for her to wear.
>
>
> For a true medical alert type system I would think a multi speaker / multi
> mic 2-way voice application would be best with speaker/mics in every room.
> Obviously this would cost quite a bit more than the typical table top
> medical alert systems you see advertised. I'ld also think that several
> fixed panic/pull cords (cord reaches as far as the floor) as well as a
> wireless remote or two would be in order.

For a big house multi speaker/mics are advised however for a small house
you'd be suprised how sensitive those mics are depending on the panel

The best medical alert system I've tested so far is the GE CareGard which
has an excellent microphone




Posted by on October 19, 2005, 11:49 pm
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Depending upon the case in your particular area you may find it very
expensive if she pushes the button by mistake. Many medical supply house
now sell these dialer systems real cheap and they just plug into the phone
jack and ac outlet so there isn't really installation to do.

However, if the fire dept sends an ambulance to you there is a charge of
$1425.00 - makes no difference if you go to the hospital or not - and they
put the charge on the water bill so if you decide not to pay you'll get
pretty darn thirsty cause they will cut the water off. So better make sure
whatever you get is reliable.

>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm looking for some general information & advice,
> not solicitations.
>
> I want to get a medical alert device/service
> for an elderly relative who lives far from me.
> There is no need for burgular alarms or other
> types of security.
>
> I want to pay for a service rather than trust
> something that calls the neighbors. I want the
> service to bill me not my relative.
>
> Will the hardware just be an auto-dialer, similar
> to the DIY medical alerts, but programmed for the
> service? If so, could/should I install it myself?
>
> Should I be looking for a local or national service?
>
> How do I pick a good service?
>
> What other questions should I have?
>
> Thanks,
> -troy




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