Life Alert Emergency Response
About Life Alert Emergency Response
Life Alert is one of the oldest personal emergency response companies in the United States. It was one of the first medical alert providers that incorporated LTE technology into its devices and services. All products come with professional installation and a lifetime warranty.
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Pros
- Long time in business
- Landline not necessary
- Batteries never need charging
- Nationwide service
Cons
- Limited pricing transparency
- Not covered by Medicare
- Unsecure website
Bottom Line
Life Alert Emergency Response is highly rated by existing customers. The company offers 24/7 nationwide service with low-maintenance medical alert systems. At-home and on-the-go products are available.
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Life Alert was very helpful and worked through a situation where the ambulance had a difficulty getting in the building (security guard issue). The Life Alert employee was very re...
Read full reviewMy husband slid out of bed. He apparently suffered another stroke. Life Alert stayed on the line until medics arrived. They informed my sons about the situation. We appreciate the...
Read full reviewLife Alert devices
Life Alert has products and services that can be customized to fit your needs. Each system comes with a pendant or bracelet, plus a battery that lasts for up to 10 years without recharging. Equipment is relatively maintenance-free.
- Emergency pendant: Life Alert offers safety pendants and wristbands. These are waterproof and have an 800-foot range.
- Shower HELP button: This waterproof button is designed for use in the bathroom, including in showers and bathtubs. It comes with two-way communication technology to connect users to dispatchers at a monitoring center. No landline is required.
- Life Alert mobile: HELP On-The-Go with GPS is Life Alert’s mobile device. It works anywhere GSM cellular phones operate in the U.S. The device has an easy-to-reach button and can be put on a keychain, belt clip or necklace or stored in a purse or pocket.
Life Alert costs
Life Alert’s service starts at $49.95 per month and includes 24/7 monitoring from Life Alert’s U.S.-based monitoring center.
According to a Life Alert representative, midrange systems cost $69 per month. There is an initial charge up to $198, which includes the cost of equipment, activation and installation. For the most accurate pricing information, it’s best to contact the company directly.
Life Alert FAQ
What is Life Alert?
Life Alert is a company that specializes in personal emergency response systems. It creates medical alert devices that let customers feel safe while living at home and retaining their independence.
Systems are made up of a base hub and help button. Help buttons can be worn around the neck or on the wrist.
How does Life Alert work?
If you need assistance, you push the help button, and the two-way monitoring device puts you in contact with the company's dispatch center. A Life Alert representative stays on the line with you until emergency responders arrive.
Does Medicare cover Life Alert?
No, Life Alert systems usually aren’t covered by Medicare. However, if you have Medicare Advantage or Medicaid, you may be eligible for partial or full medical alert system coverage or reimbursement. You might also qualify for medical alert coverage under your long-term care insurance plan.
Does Life Alert come with fall detection?
No, Life Alert systems do not come with automatic fall detection features.
Is there a contract required for Life Alert?
Yes, Life Alert systems typically require a three-year contract for monitoring service. However, the company is sympathetic if a loved one passes. “We do our best to expedite the closing of the account so it is one less concern the family has to deal with,” according to a representative.
Is Life Alert worth it?
If you're searching for comprehensive and reliable service from a known and trusted name, Life Alert is a good option. Life Alert is an industry leader — it claims to save a life every 11 minutes, helping more than 595,000 people since 2008. The company offers nationwide services that protect you in and out of the home.
Here’s a summary of Life Alert’s features:
- Monitored: Yes, U.S.-based dispatchers
- Connection: Landline or cellular
- At-home device range: 800 feet
- Battery life: Up to 10 years
- GPS: Available
- Fall detection: Not offered
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I needed oxygen – my blood pressure shot way up, I couldn’t get up and I was put on antibiotics, I don’t know the date, sorry. I wish to thank all of Life Alert for your service and for helping me and being there for me. Thank you again.
Life Alert has saved me on numerous occasions. Your staff is “premo” and know their business.
I got Life Alert for my sister who has a degenerative muscle disease. When I called for information, a rep called me back and we had a pleasant chat. When he told me the cost of Life Alert, I was taken back a little. There are SO MANY CHEAPER services! I've heard things about the cheaper services, though. Unreliable, battery needs charging, cheap equipment, unreliable at least 10% of the time. The rep wouldn't allow me to get off the phone, but not like a salesperson. More like a doctor. He asked many questions and made me realize that it would be unwise to go with anyone but Life Alert. I can understand how anyone else would have considered the rep "pushy." But he really crystalised the need for this service for my sister and I've heard the stories of how the other, younger companies who try to do the same thing, fall dangerously short.
Five months after we got her Life Alert, my sister locked herself in her basement and couldn't open the door. The Life Alert unit was not within reach of her voice. She had no way of telling the operator what the problem was. The police were at her door in 5 minutes. Life Alert knew where she kept an extra key. The police arrived and heard her calling from the basement. Without Life Alert, she may have been there for days! I called my sales rep and thanked him for being pushy! This saved my sister's life.
My LifeAlert device allows me to live in my own home. I know that help is available with a simple push on the device which I wear around my neck all day, everyday. It is placed within arm's reach by my bed at night, where it charges and I can press it if needed. My family and 2 neighbors would be alerted to my need for help should I press the button and help be necessary. The device is lightweight, I charge it every night. I feel secure should an emergency requiring help occur since I can signal a request for help. There is a phone number on the device that I can call if I have questions.
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My mother had to use your Life Alert in May and July. She has used it about 3-4 times in the last several years. Every time it’s worked well. I live 200 miles away and was always called and informed of what was happening. She is now in rehab and most likely going to long term car. Your Life Alert is money well spent. Thank you!
My 85-year-old mother fell in the middle of the night and I could not get her out of the floor. Life Alert responded right away and EMS arrived a few minutes later. Life Alert spoke with the emergency responders and covered her medical history. She was not injured, but I wouldn’t have heard her had it not been for Life Alert.
I was getting up to go to the bathroom and I lost my balance and fell down. I didn’t do any injury to any parts of my body but I had to push the button for Life Alert to get me some help. They were able to contact one of my caregivers who was able to come and help me get up.
I was outside trying to shovel some firm snow on my garden. It was hard to shovel, I fell over into the snow, but since it was so firm, I didn’t get hurt. My husband called Life Alert and soon the really nice firemen came to pick me up (You also had called my 2 neighbors who have keys to our condo).
My Life medical button helps me a lot & it's a lifesaver for me because I have cerebral palsy on my right side of my body & I fall a lot. I'm getting use to wearing it. Thank you so very much. To very much you guys do
Inability to breathe, sort of collapsed. Life Alert answered quickly and I explained and they came very quickly.
I had a fainting spell. Hit the alarm and Life Alert was able to contact the necessary people. Thank you for your help.
I was sick and vomiting and couldn’t get out of bed and Life Alert got the paramedics and stayed on the phone with me until they got here and then talked to them.
Thought I was having a stroke. Help was received in a timely manner. Thanks Life Alert.
Life Alert Emergency Response Company Information
- Company Name:
- Life Alert Emergency Response, Inc.
- Website:
- www.lifealert.com