Medical Alert Systems vs. Calling 911

Many people think that 911 emergency response is the fastest way to have help arrive at your doorstep. Seniors especially have thought that if a problem arises the can go to the phone and call 911. Immediately an ambulance will come to their home and give them the medical attention they may need. They think a medical alert system would not be useful if an emergency presented itself because it would just be another person relaying the same message. Calling 911 directly would eliminate the middleman.

What seniors do not realize is the full ability of their medical alert system. The medical alert system goes to work with a simple press of a button.

Example: You have an emergency in the bathroom. You now have to getup and leave the bathroom. Now you have to go to the closest telephone. Then you have to pick up the receiver and dial 911. When the operator comes on, does she say "please hold?" Even if she asks what the emergency is you have to explain yourself, give or your address, and wait for a response. You have to endure all these responsibilities while being in pain or suffering.

With one simple push of a button your medical alert system goes into action. With a medical alert system, the dispatchers usually have a direct number to a local 911 operator. This way they have a priority over many others calling 911. Within seconds the medical alert system operators can relay all the information to the paramedics, family members, friends, and neighbors. All the pertinent information is handled in a prompt and timely manner.

If you have a severe accident, you may not have the opportunity or strength to get to a telephone. A medical alert system eliminates this by being connected to your body. The medical charm hangs from a band around your wrist or on a necklace. There is no need to scramble to a phone. You can contact the medical alert system from exactly where your accident happened.

If you have an emergency and become incapacitated, you may not be able to describe your problem coherently. The medical alert system operators will contact the help you need regardless of your situation. This timely response helps you in a speed very few 911 operators can match.

The medical alert system is a perfect way to help protect yourself from an unforeseen problem. The fact of the matter is you do not know when or where the accident might happen. The medical alert charm is waterproof, very durable, and can be connected to your body at all time. You cannot say that about any telephones.

Even cellular telephones do not match the criteria of the medial alert system. You cannot bring a cell phone into the shower or bathtub. Plus you do not have to charge your medical device charm. Cell phone buttons are small and even tougher to dial. The medical alert charm is one large button easy to depress.

A medical alert system is not a replacement or a competitor to 911. What it is a specific tool that works with 911 and is easier to operate in dangerous and timely manner. Safety is the primary concern of elderly health care. The medical alert system is the most reliable response. You want all the tools of elderly living to be at your disposal to ensure a happy and healthy living experience.

Please visit www.rescuealertofca.com to find more information about medical alert systems and how they can enhance your living experience.