Peer reviews
What are others saying about prospective
alert systems? A caregiver can check with
the Better Business Bureau, online reviews,
and also talk to neighbors and friends who
have a system. Find out what they like and
don’t like, then present those findings to
companies of interest.
Transmitter
Does the transmitter have a certain battery
life? Who monitors that? How often is it
checked and who is responsible for replacing
the battery?
- Certification
A certification a caregiver wants to look
for in a medical monitoring service is
“UL-listed.” UL stands for Underwriters
Laboratory. A listed center is a one that
has met certain requirements with equipment,
building, staffing, etc. To be listed, these
standards must be met at all times.
With some
careful consideration and preparation, a
caregiver can make a well-educated decision
when picking a medical alert system. A
loved one may be resistant to change at
first, but eventually find comfort in
knowing they have assistance available
around the clock. Their caregiver will feel
the same way too.
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