There are many different types of medical alert systems that you can buy and vary in cost from thirty dollars to hundreds of dollars.  You can buy an alert system to call a dispatch center that you pay a monthly fee to, or an alert system that dials 911 directly, or one that dials a number that you program.  The alert system can be controlled several ways, including by a wireless wrist band remote, belt clip remote, necklace remote, or key chain remote.

          One product on the market is the SKYLINK Emergency Auto Dialer.  This auto dialer can dial for help in the event of a fall or other emergency.  This gives you and your loved ones peace of mind by automatically dialing up to 9 phone numbers that you pre-select.  The system dials when the panic button on the wireless key chain remote is pressed.  For each phone call there is a 40 second message that plays that you’re pre-record.

          Another product is the 911 Guardian Emergency Phone.  The Guardian Phone is a simple, more direct solution when you need help.  Requiring no monthly fees, you can talk directly to the emergency 911 operator, instead of calling a call center.  The system is prompted by a panic button mounted on a pendant which can be worn around your neck or carried in your pocket.  

          If you decide to go with a medical alert provider that provides its own alert system then there here are some tips.  First, lower pricing should not be your only criteria for a medical alert system.  That’s because creditable providers can’t offer you proper medical care below market prices.  Don’t pay $50 a month just because a company has a name that you think you recognize or some celebrity endorses their product.  Also, use a provider that operates its own monitoring center and ask about the training process for operators.