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About Medical Alert

Medical Alert by Connect America is a professional emergency response monitoring company. Its systems come with a wearable lanyard or wristband that connects to a monitoring center. You can set up your monitoring system through a landline or cellular connection, depending on the device you choose.

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Pros
  • GPS Capabilities
  • Optional fall detection
  • No long term contracts
Cons
  • Upfront activation fee
  • Some devices are large

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    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017

    We bought this house here in Warsaw and my husband hadn't retired yet and the stipulation was somebody had to live here. I moved down here by myself in November 2013. My husband told me to get one of those alert buttons so I got Medical Alert. When he moved in here two years later I was going to turn it in. But he can't hear well. If he's in his room and I scream bloody murder, he wouldn't hear it. So I decided to go ahead and keep it. I set my Medical Alert off accidentally three or four times. It was when I went to take my blouse or my pajamas off. I had to rush to the bedroom to tell them I was all right. Whoever I talked to said I needed to have my necklace upgraded. I was told it was not going to cost extra but they started charging $10 extra.

    I called and talked to a guy named Peter. He was a gem and he didn't get upset when I was cranky with him. He was the sweetest thing. He told me that he was not going to charge me the $10. I ended up telling him what a nice guy he was. I asked how would they get into the house if I needed some service so he sent me a lockbox. I sat there and I could not get the thing that fits over the doorknob to work. I called up and I felt like a dummy. This one guy kept telling me to push the silver thing. On the door that comes open there's a little knob there and I thought that's what I needed to push. I kept trying to work it. The guy then put his supervisor on the phone. I kept looking at it then I found the silver thing they were talking about.

    Everybody I dealt with has been good and polite. Nobody's yelled at me for accidentally setting off my alarm. I took it off the chord because the first time I set it off I figured it was too low. They called my husband since I didn't get to the phone in time because I was in the kitchen and I didn't hear it. My husband called and asked, "What's wrong? What's going on?" He got a call and saw an ambulance coming up the road. I told him that everything was fine. Medical Alert's team was really polite but I was too embarrassed.

    I put it on a shorter chain. It's stainless steel chain so it's hard for me to get off and on by myself. I just grin and bear it because I don't use it at night, however, I'm concerned that I'm going to push the button when I'm tossing and turning in bed. But I think it's amazing how fast they got here that one time and how fast they call. I recommended Medical Alert to a friend and she already got one.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017

    Medical Alert is excellent. I am alone a lot and an amputee so it’s perfect for me. It’s a preventative measure and my son also had one. I keep Medical Alert at home and I have another device, Belle, which I travel with and goes all over the country. But Medical Alert is definitely better in service and quality. I needed another wristband and they give me good equipment. They send it right away when it’s paid. Also, they’re good at working with me. I haven’t had to use the device yet and thank God for that but their team was really fast when I tested it. They are very serious people and that’s very nice.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    I'm living by myself since my husband died and I have Cerebellar Degenerative Brain Disorder which puts me off balance so I needed to get Medical Alert. I always hit the device so it goes off but it’s never been a fall, and sometimes I don’t even know that I’ve hit it until I hear somebody on the phone.The Medical Alert team is so great about it when I tell them that I did it by accident. They’re very courteous and they can tell me that everything’s okay. It’s a fantastic experience having Medical Alert and I’ve been trying to talk my older sister into getting one since she has mini strokes and she’s also on her own. We had one for my mother too and any senior who is on their own should have one.

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    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2017

    I had a stroke and things happen, so I got a Medical Alert. They set it up and everything was done as promised. We tested it the other day and it was good. Their customer support has also been good all the way around. My wife has told me that she feels better when I have it on and when I take it with me. If someone needs to look into it, that means they need it and I would suggest that they get it.

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    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017

    I take Medical Alert with me everywhere especially when I moved here in Wichita with my son. He works all day and he's always worried that I was home by myself and if I fall, I wouldn’t be able to get in touch with him. He said I need to get this so, he got it for me. I have the one that you put around your neck. I went to the senior center and everybody was talking about this. One of them asked me if it works everywhere I go. I said yes but the one I have was for inside the house. When I got home and my son as well, I told him that if I fall outside, this doesn't work so, he called right away. And I got one now that I can use even for a distance outside the house when I’m shopping around.

    I always take it inside and I haven’t had any bad experience with it. When I go to the senior center, I let the lady that runs the whole thing there that in case I pass out or I got hurt and if I cannot push the button, to push it and somebody will come pick me up, check me up or take me to the hospital. And she had all the doctors that I have and chose here in Wichita. The people call once in a while to see that it’s working then it’ll say on the cell phone that they’re checking. So, then I don’t bother them. I know that they are checking even if I haven’t pushed the button. I know that I can push the button and somebody will be there for me. It’s a very good thing that they came out with this for the seniors. But at the senior center, there are three ladies that don’t have it because of money or insurance and I didn’t want to go into that with them and make them feel bad or scared.

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    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2017

    I live by myself and my son told me that it's best that I have a Medical Alert. I had another device which is a little different and when I hit it or push the button then it went off like a big siren and could be heard through the house. But that could only be used in so many feet in the house. With Medical Alert, I have to carry it with me so I can hear it. It's little where I had it in my purse but my telephone rings louder than it does. I can also go over to my sister’s place or any place and it follows me. My son said that it’s better because it would get me more places and the alert is doing its job. He said that it would shake and automatically be banging if I get into an accident. I won’t have to get the phone out. That way, I don't have to tell them what's wrong until they know where I was at if something happened.

    I feel secure with Medical Alert but it's something I have to wear around my neck. One time, they called my son to come over. I was in the bathroom and the alert must have gone off in the kitchen. I didn't even hear it until the team came in hammering down the door. After that, my son told me to carry it with me even if I'm going in the bathroom so that I would see the flashers. But I talk into the charger and not the thing around my neck. I don't push it unless I'm testing it. If it goes off, the reps would ask if I’m hurt or if anything is wrong with me then I’d tell them that it went off and I’m alright. They check every time it does that and the reps were nice and did really good, and I hate bothering them.

    Yet the Medical Alert is very touchy and goes off quite a bit. My son called the office and told them about it. Also, I can't hear it when the thing goes off. So my son looked at it to see and it's already as high as it's supposed to go that maybe something went wrong with it. But Medical Alert said that’s the way it does so maybe they could make it louder. When I went out with people and played cards, I might have bumped it on a table but I didn't hear it. There's no big siren on to alert me when it comes on. But I know I can hear it out when my purse is out in the dining room area and I could see that the light was flashing on it. Someone said that I have to have it close to me so I can hear them. I hid it in my purse and my sister heard it on. Nonetheless, my son and I are well satisfied with Medical Alert and I'd recommend it because it's very helpful. He liked that Medical Alert will get on it right away if away if anything happens.

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    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2017

    I wear my Medical Alert all the time. I got it because of its rate. Since I had it I feel safe. The only thing I don't like about it is that they put you on hold until they get back to you. They also sent me two devices when I only needed one.

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    Reviewed Nov. 3, 2017

    Medical Alert is quite handy, but there's a big problem which I haven't sorted out yet. About three times just recently, the machine has been set off and I haven't done a thing. I have to dodge from one part of the house to another and I'm not in a suitable state for that. I have to stay agile. This thing is shouting at me, "Emergency, emergency". The other day when I got in touch with my son, I wasn't even in my house when the thing went off. I didn't know what happened. I just changed it and then it came back. My son Collin was worried, so I looked at the machine and there's nothing that said that it had gone off. He wanted to make a ring in the night and I didn't think it was necessary. They had brought an ambulance. I had to do something that I didn’t approve of but I did. Then the other day, my other son was here and the thing went off. I was out in the garden and he was ready to dash in the garden. It's very sensitive but it's not bad that it's going off.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2017

    I wasn’t home and the cat walked over the Medical Alert device and activated it. That was about the only time I’ve ever had to do anything, but I had called over there just to do testing and it was fine. I am alone and if I do fall or hurt myself, I would need something so I looked into getting a Medical Alert. With that, you know that you’ve got your device so if anything happens, you have a neighbor to call, so to speak. I wear the device as a necklace and I’m really happy that they now have the fall button which, in case of a fall, activates by itself. That’s a great one as I’m a klutz and I trip quite often.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2017

    My mother-in-law has dementia. Since her using Medical alert, my wife says it makes her feel more comfortable because sometimes we have to leave my mother-in-law alone for a little while, so we want to have that contact in case something happens, like if my mother-in-law is in the basement and she falls. She wears the necklace but other than that, she's not really mobile so she doesn't go out a lot. She has had the device for almost a year now and it has helped her as she feels a little safer with it. The set up was very simple and easy to do. They sent the package by mail and I set it up myself. If you’ve got to update it, it's no problem and we check it once a month to make sure it's working correctly. We've already referred Medical Alert to a friend of hers.

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    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2017

    I fall a lot and I had been lucky that when I did, my daughter was usually here. However, I’m alone sometimes so I’m glad that I got Medical Alert and I make sure that it’s on when nobody’s home. Their team was wonderful, nice, didn’t make me feel like I’m a dummy when I accidentally call them and they dealt with it lot. They also said that I can go to the park and if I went away from the home, I took the other button. Everything went well with Medical Alert.

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    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2017

    I live alone and I’m fine with Medical Alert. I pressed it only once by accident and I was satisfied with my experience. My sister’s also getting one.

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    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2017

    I live alone and I can’t walk and everybody I know has convinced me to have Medical Alert. I keep the button attached to my wheelchair. At one time, I somehow hit the button while I was sleeping and when I woke up, everybody’s standing while looking at me. I’ve had a good experience with Medical Alert and I will recommend it to anybody because it’s really helpful.

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    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2017

    My husband has Parkinson’s and rheumatoid arthritis. We got the Medical Alert device for him when he falls down. The Medical Alert team has been great but not the equipment. We got one box with an antenna that was supposed to pick up the signal from the AT&T cell towers where we live but the AT&T signal doesn’t come through very well. We switched for another box which is attached to the phone but we’re getting a lot of false alarms on that. At one false alarm, a sheriff got here before I could get anybody to answer the phone to cancel it. The people that I’ve talked to have been very knowledgeable but it’s difficult getting to them because I had to go through a very long phone tree.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2017

    Everybody has been bugging me and one night, Medical Alert’s advertisement fell off a magazine I opened. I bought it without being prepared though I asked what I needed to know such as if I could wear it at the park but I didn’t ask how far away the alert is good for. When I got that other piece of equipment, I realized that it didn’t cover me when I try to get to the mailbox. I have multiple sclerosis over 50 years and I walk when I can with two canes. But if I'm really bad, like now, I'm walking with what I call a tricycle walker which got a big wheel in the front and two little ones and they're quite portable. I also have what I call the lazy walker that has a seat on it. I have no strength so I can't get out in and out of the car.

    I'm not really satisfied with Medical Alert and I was distressed over the hurricanes and being without power. I got really sick and stayed for a while at my son's. I wanted to return and cancel the Medical Alert but they still call me about upgrading the system for heart attacks which they thought was a good idea for me since both my parents had a heart attack. It's my fault because I didn’t ask the intelligent question about how far away this is good for. It is not what I need and I am not housebound.

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    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2017

    My family wanted me to have Medical Alert and having it gives confidence. I wear it around my neck. I wear it all the time and it has worked fine. I've already used it once and I got their response right away.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2017

    I wear my Medical Alert on my neck and since having it, I'm more secured. Their reps are on time in answering whenever I touch it accidentally.

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    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2017

    I wear my Medical Alert device around my neck. I’ve used it a couple of times and it’s good but sometimes, when I push the button it takes a little while for someone to get back to me. I would like them to speed everything up, if possible, and always have someone near the phone to talk to me if I need to.

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017

    Medical Alert is better than my previous medical alert device. I’m working on my balance, and I move around a lot. I feel much more secure having Medical Alert. It has worked perfectly. They are always nice, cautious, and helpful.

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017

    I fell three times in the house so I called Medical Alert and they talked about the alert for falling. They sent me a bracelet and a neck thing but I'm a little disappointed. The sales rep was knowledgeable to answer the questions but he didn't tell me that I had to have a separate thing around my neck to register a fall. I got a call from a different person after I'd been set-up for over a month and I was told that I didn't get the fall alert, which was a different one and costs $35. When I got my bank statement, they had taken out $45 which was something that I didn’t want. They said they would refund it to me but they still haven’t done that. Medical Alert had me to call them to make sure that everything is working right and that there are no any issues with the unit itself, and I would definitely try to make sure that I call as often as I can remember. I seemed to have adapted to Medical Alert.

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2017

    I fell and broke my neck, and my children set me up with Medical Alert. The device is very good and I'm using it every day. It was a necessity and it's worked for me. It has helped me at least several times. Also, the emergency response that was provided was absolutely wonderful. My only problem is the wristband. I always have rashes in my hand and I cannot get that snapped. It's so difficult. I fight with it every night. Some nights I just leave it on my pillow because I can't get it on.

    Also, I just got the new pendant, the unit that you take everywhere that calls 911. I was going to the pool to swim but I wasn't sure if it should do into the pool water even though the pendant is waterproof. I called Medical Alert to make sure and I was told I shouldn't go in chlorine water with the pendant. It would damage the seal. But it's safe in fresh water and in lake water up to three feet. That should be pretty well noted in the instructions or brochures when you get the new alert system. But I'm happy with the device and I feel secure with it. I have recommended it to my friends.

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2017

    I got a device from Medical Alert because my husband insisted. I have Parkinson's and I have had a few falls. He felt maybe I needed it. It works very well in most circumstances, but not mine because I'm still up working with the horses and working with the dogs. If I would bend over to look under a chair, it would go off. The device is too sensitive for a busy person. My husband and I also think it was a waste of money. I haven't been wearing it and will not renew it.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2017

    I like my Medical Alert device, but it wasn't explained really well to me when I got it. I got three things - a big necklace, a smaller necklace, and a watch band that I wear at night. I fell one time and I couldn't get back up but my daughter was here and we talked about how come my bracelet hadn't went off. That was before we knew that it was only the big necklace that would go off if I fell. And that I was supposed to push it no matter what and I didn't know that. That was the only thing that was wrong when it was first sent to me. It was all set up, but it wasn't explained to me how to use it. And I pay an extra $10 a month because I'm diabetic. Nevertheless, I feel safer with it. If somebody is trying to get in my house, I could always push the button. It may not be the right help but might scare them off also. Every elderly person especially those who live alone should have a medical alert device.

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    Customer ServiceMonitoringPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2017

    I have accidentally set my Medical Alert off once when I was leaning over a fence and another time when I was reaching into a cupboard over my head. They responded very quickly. I was outside both times so I did not hear it inside. They immediately called the police and the ambulance and I was surprised when they arrived. I am at the age where it is very easy to trip and fall and I have recommended it several times because I have felt very confident with it, especially if you are just going to be needing it around your home.

    The people that were on the line to whom I talked to were very knowledgeable, pleasant, and were not rushing me through like I was a number. They answered all the questions, were extremely polite and informed. I have had a great experience overall and that was why I went ahead and purchased the one with the no fall system, but I don't see that much difference in them for having another price. So, I am returning that one because the original one covers all that already. Though, I wish it would go out a little further or have an accurate GPS.

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    MonitoringPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2017

    I've had my Medical Alert for years now. I live alone and I'm 93 years old so I have it. My kids also thought that it would make them feel better too. When I used it, an ambulance was here in no time. I have recommended a couple friends of mine that are using them. However, they have taken out $30 out of my bank for something aside from my regular dues. I told them I didn't want it and they told me to check the bank. I've been handicapped with my foot and I hadn't had the chance to go to the bank. I'm very much disappointed with the $30, but otherwise, I've been happy with Medical Alert.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2017

    All my friends were telling me I needed the Medical Alert so I went over and got it. It’s my first device and I’ve had it for about two years now. My experience with the Medical Alert team has been fine and I feel more at ease because I have it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2017

    I had quite a few falls so my daughter was concerned. My husband was bedridden and I was already using a walker. She signed me up for Medical Alert then they sent the equipment. I have set the alarm off several times since I got the fall button. I pulled my shirt off and it hit my chest and went off. If the button goes off they're there so I know it works. I wear the alert button around my neck and it says I have to wear it at night. I have a bladder problem and I get up during the night so my daughter told me to wear it. I try to wear a shirt with it so it won’t flap out. I'm here by myself now and I feel more confident with Medical Alert. I feel like if I need them I'll just push the button.

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    Customer ServiceFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2017

    The Medical Alert customer service is good, but I’ve noticed that they gave me different phone numbers and different ways to test my device. I also was misinformed. I was wearing the necklace for almost a month and it wasn’t even activated. Someone said they activated it and it wasn’t. This was a couple of months ago. It was right after I got it. I upgraded with the special offer because I live by myself. So, I have both the wristband and the necklace and it wasn’t even on. It kept blinking. I thought it was because of the monsoon season here in Arizona. The electricity was going out every day for a little while. It happened for about six days in a row, so I unplugged and reset it. Then I called and they said that I didn’t activate my necklace for the fall sensor.

    Also, I’m not clear if I need to call them to test the devices monthly or if I can just do it remotely on my own. The service was a little conflicting. Not all customer service reps were knowledgeable in the same way. Three of them told me something different. I would suggest that the new customer service reps be monitored more or they need to be trained and be more informative of all of their things. I would still recommend Medical Alert to a friend, though, because the service is good and because I’ve used it a couple of times with the watch. It works.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2017

    I had fallen twice, so I thought I should use and have Medical Alert. It’s easy to wear. I wear it around my neck and it gives me some comfort and more confidence to know that someone is available. And when I talk to the Medical Alert team, they’re very pleasant and helpful.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2017

    My Medical Alert goes off sometimes when I make a mistake and push it. And when it goes off, they come real quick and then talk to me about it and I tell them. I got up against the table and I had pushed the button too hard it went off. But I told them it was an accident. I had a different kind of medical alert device from the same company. I used to have a phone all the time. Then my daughter and son-in-law got this and brought it to me because they were concerned about me. I'm just living by myself and I had fallen at the yard one time. I told them I don’t need it but they said that I do so I’ve kept it for two years now. I wear it around my neck. It’s fine and I’d recommend it to friends.

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    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    I like Medical Alert's service but I'm not going to keep it. It's too costly and I don't have that kind of money to keep it paid. They want to take out insurance on it and I paid the $269 for it to start with for six months. I can't afford that. So, I'm going to have to send it back, and I'm not going to pay for that. I also don't like stuff hanging around my neck all the time. But it is fine. I'm satisfied with it as far as it goes.

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    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017

    I’ve had concerns with dizziness and falling down and I got the Medical Alert device. My experience with the team has been generally pretty good but occasionally, I couldn’t hear what they’re saying. With Medical Alert, I feel more comfortable being alone in the house when my wife goes someplace. I wear it only when I’m alone and I feel better with it.

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    Monitoring

    Reviewed Oct. 17, 2017

    I took two falls and I just finished nearly six months of hospital and rehab. I broke my ankle and had several operations because I got MRSA in the wound. It was the second time I had taken a fall, so a number of people close to me told me that I should get a Medical Alert device. I then went online and read about them and I thought that it was the best for what I needed. I put mine around my neck and at night I leave it on a nightstand. If I go the bathroom, I put it on. I put the one that I could talk into in my pocket and I charge it overnight.

    One night, I was in a wheelchair then, I decided to take the device off and the next thing I realized, the hose was wrapped around the wheel, and I couldn’t move an inch and I thought I’m going to have to sleep in the wheelchair. I hit the button and as soon they answered, I explained that I was not having a medical emergency and told them what happened. Medical Alert then called the local police who came over within 15 minutes.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017

    When I go out, I wear the Medical Alert watch on my arm. I also press the button when I check it. I feel really comfortable with it. If I go out in the yard, I don’t have to worry about somebody breaking into the house. Overall I am really happy with Medical Alert and I have recommended some of my neighbors to get it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2017

    I feel real good about having the Medical Alert device. It's comfortable and I sleep with it and I never take it off. When I get in to pool and exercise I even wear it there. I also wear it around the house but I have not had someone here to test it. I'm more apt to fall in the yard than anywhere else probably because it's rougher out there and I put the garbage on the street. I have a brick driveway, I could fall off that and I really should test it and see if it’ll work out there.

    One time I must have jiggled when I was still wearing it around my neck without me knowing. I was getting in my car and driving away. When I came back maybe 15 minutes later the ambulance was already here. I thought well that’s a very good omen. I didn’t even know I had pushed it and they were already here to look after it. So hopefully when I really need it I can do it. I'm wearing a bracelet now and I haven’t set it off accidentally yet. I test it mostly. Medical Alert have an excellent response time and service and I'm happy with them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2017

    My boys were scared that I might fall. I had a girlfriend who died a year ago and she didn't have a medical alert device. She lied on her living room floor for about a day before somebody found her. My son ordered Medical Alert for me and I set it up. I have the device around my neck when I drive, but I take it off sometimes when I sleep because I'm scared I'm going to lie on it. One time, I didn't know I hit it. I heard the fire truck and I went to see which house the fire truck went to and they were all on my front porch. Nevertheless, I’m very satisfied with Medical Alert.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2017

    I was having problems falling and so I decided to get a Medical Alert device. I like it better than the other one I had before. I had to use my emergency button and their response was very quick. I had a good experience with them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017

    I fell a couple of times so I got a Medical Alert device. I haven't had to use it yet but I have accidentally hit the button on it a couple of times. Then when someone comes on the phone, it's a little bit loud which is all right since that's what it needs to be. It's comforting to have the Medical Alert and I'm satisfied with it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 14, 2017

    I’m 92 and I live alone. My family doesn’t want me to be here without any help and opted that I have a Medical Alert device. I have the fall button too but 80% of the time I forgot to put that one on. My other one, I wear all the time except when I’m showering. I used it one time and it saved my life. I pushed the button, said I needed help and the emergency response was managed quickly. The medical people got here before my kids arrived so I’m very pleased. They talked me into using the fall button but I don’t think I need it. I use a walker and I just don’t fall, even before I had the walker. But I’ve got it, I’ll have it on someday and who knows, I will fall. I just checked in the other day and everything is fine with my system and Medical Alert. I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017

    I’m alone but I’m all taken care of. I’ve got Medical Alert right here in my walker and it’s working all right. I know I have it, everything’s okay and I would recommend it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2017

    I've been sick a few times and I’ve had a couple of falls so I decided to get a Medical Alert. But everything’s all right. I carry a cellphone with me all the time and all I do is call 911, but this thing is good to have also. I would recommend it to anybody who’s interested in it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    I like my Medical Alert and I think it’s great. I have the alert system on my front door and I also wear the button around my neck but I have to take it off at night. My mother had one too and she had it through the hospital but I didn’t like them. I'm so dizzy and I'm not steady on my feet that’s why I have Medical Alert. I've fallen twice. The first time I used the emergency button was when I lay on the hallway and I could not get up. The Medical Alert team said they'd send help out. I also pushed the button the other day because my sister is here from Missouri and she's gonna stay here with me, and I can’t take care of her because I'm so dizzy and they’re very, very pleasant and they answer right away.

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    Reviewed Oct. 12, 2017

    I climbed up on a chair and my foot slipped and I hit the floor. That's why my daughter wanted the Medical Alert for me. I have it on my neck everyday and I feel a little more independent. It has gone off accidentally when we forgot to charge it up and they called us. They asked if things were okay. They also called immediately when I needed them at that time when I was trying to get to the hot tub. They covered me up and asked if I'm all right. The rep came back and sat with me for a while because I was sliding all around in the bed. He told me to sit back because hitting the bumps made me slide. He held me until we got to the hospital. They were really nice to me and I'm satisfied with them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    I've moved to a good home but we have the Medical Alert because we like to have the radio on at night and that bothers the intercom system here. I wear it around my neck and I like it fine. It gets tangled but I can pull it over my head. I haven’t had to use it though but my caretaker always updates it every month and makes sure that it’s okay, and their reps were very good. My experience with Medical Alert has been well.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2017

    I fell a few times and so I got myself a Medical Alert device. My experience with the Medical Alert team has been fine and I’m satisfied with them.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    Medical Alert puts my family at ease. It would put me at ease too if I had one that I could depend on and that I have to wear around my neck. I stopped using Medical Alert at one point because I don’t like the size of the wristband. I tried to use the necklace but it didn’t suit me at all. It drives me nuts. Nevertheless, the experience has been satisfactory and I'd recommend it to a friend. I've been happy with it though sometimes I feel like it's an expense I could do without, but I better not.

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    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    We've been pretty happy with Medical Alert. I keep it handy and it's right beside my bed. It gives me confidence. Thank goodness we haven't had to use it but I feel comfortable having it. If I need it, it's there.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2017

    I've had a time or two when I used my Medical Alert and I'm comfortable with it as I'm living alone.

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    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2017

    I have Medical Alert and I use it as I live alone. So far, it's been okay.

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    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017

    I live alone for years. And this is a wake-up call to the fact that I am older and more possible to fall so, I'm just taking a forward step to take care of me. This year, 2017, I finally made up my mind to take advantage of having Medical Alert But I haven't had to use it. Nothing has happened to me, where I'd have to push the button.

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    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2017

    With my Medical Alert I can get around pretty good. It helps. It's on your mind that it's there. Although, you've got to remember you put it on so you don't push against it. And that's the trouble. You can push on it real easy without even knowing it, squash it on something. But I don't think I really want it anymore is that neck piece that goes off just by dropping it or if you fall without pushing the button if you wear that. A couple of times it went off. I laid it down maybe too hard or something. It's too sensitive for an active person. That would be good for a person who is tied down and could fall over really easy. But for me, it's no good because I don't use it anymore. I lay it on the side and use the original one. It's too sensitive. But if I ever needed it, I'm sure it'd help. But I'm way away from the house right now and it won't do me good. Around the house, it'd be okay.

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    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2017

    I used Medical Alert about three times for my wife and the team at Medical Alert treated me alright. They were great the last time and I was satisfied. I felt good about their emergency response service. However, I don’t use the button that they sent me and they’re charging me $10 for it. I don’t wear it because I took it off one time and put it on the table and the alarm went off. I caught it that time. Then I was in the garage and I bend over a lot, working, and the fire department came. I checked the button and the light wasn’t flashing but they said they got an emergency call from here.

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2017

    We’re very happy with Medical Alert. Thank God we haven’t needed it, but so far, so good. Everything is copacetic. Their reps have been extremely helpful. With my father having Medical Alert, I’m a lot less worried. We had to bring him into the hospital and now he’s in rehab, so he’s gotten some physical therapy. He’s also stronger and we’ve got the thumbs up from his physical therapist that he’ll be okay to be alone, but Medical Alert is an added layer of protection. We’ve wanted to do this for a long time but he’s been resistant.

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017

    I had an episode in the middle of the night where I evidently passed out and pushed the button, and the EMTs were here within 10 mins. My kids are less worried since I got Medical Alert. It works.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2017

    I feel good about Medical Alert and I'm glad that my daughter decided to get it for me. I both have a necklace and a wristband, and it's an inconvenience only because I'm wearing something that I'm not used to. Then when I leave, those are only good for a certain footage away. And so, when I go away from home, I have the pocket type that I stick in a pocket or a purse. Medical Alert's service has been wonderful and I appreciate it. When my daughter had to call concerning the wristband breaking in half, they were very good about replacing it. They’ve been very good.

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    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2017

    I've had Medical Alert since the ’11 and they're always there when you need them. I'm 81 years old now and I'm still quite loving it because of my health. I have had five strokes and a heart attack. The first two times I used Medical Alert was because I accidentally pushed the button but I've gotten over that, finally. I've also recently gotten a fall button because I've had a TIA. I was on the floor wedged between the bathtub and the toilet, and it took me a while to come to but I didn't know how I got there or remember anything. So, I thought the next time something like that happened, it would be wise to have something in case I fell. It seems to work fine and I've always had almost immediate response, until yesterday.

    I noticed the button that you push on the machine was blinking and I thought maybe it was a battery. I called the company to find out what was wrong because I did have trouble with another machine before and I got a portable. They explained and rectified it. It turned out that when I laid my button down to go to sleep, I apparently laid it a little too hard on the table and it sent a signal. So, the light wasn’t for an alert and nothing came on, but it was blinking. But that’s the only time and I'm happy with it. They're also courteous, prompt and knowledgeable. They're a superb option for us really and in fact, I've recommended it to several neighbors.

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    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2017

    I went to walk out to meet a car to go grocery shopping and my pacemaker went off on me when I was trying to cross the creek. Since using Medical Alert, I don’t worry about being out there anymore because I know that people will come and I can get a hold of them. The Medical Alert team responds very quickly when the machine goes off. I haven’t needed them but when the cat set it off and I didn’t know, they came. It's been an excellent experience with them. They give me relief and I’d recommend them.

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    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2017

    I just purchased my Medical Alert device and I've been wearing it. It makes me feel safe and it's convenient. I recommend it.

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    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017

    On Sunday, September 17, 2017, my mother suffered a stroke. Thankfully we were with her. We pushed the Medical Alert Button and nobody came on! The base kept saying, EMERGENCY! EMERGENCY! Yet nobody came on to help us. My husband called 9-11 and they came out. She rushed to the hospital by ambulance with sirens going. When she got out of the hospital three days later, we tested her necklace and somebody came on. When we told them about our experience the dispatcher answer was, "Well... it's working now!" What if she had been alone? I am very disappointed with the service!

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    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017

    I'll be 98 so I feel as if I need some protection and where I live, I have some available help right away if I need it, but I live alone and I keep my own apartment. I have three daughters but none of them live within miles of where I do. They were concerned about me and also insisted I have something. I decided it was worth what I was paying a month to get a system up so that I would not be in my house without help. I've had Medical Alert for some years now and I hadn't any need to use it but I am very confident with it.

    Occasionally, if I have a reason to go out in the evening, I make sure I carry either the one around my neck or the one on my wrist. Somebody might not see any of my calls. My daughters are happy that I have it, and I'm very satisfied with the one that I have. It gives me a sense of security and my experience has been very good overall.

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    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2017

    I signed up with Medical Alert and paid them the whole year in advance. The Medical Alert system hasn’t been bad and their team has been all right so far. I wanted to wear it on my wrist and I couldn’t really get that button in place so I put it in my bra. The alert buttons are okay and I'm glad to have Medical Alert in case of an emergency.

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017

    My daughter signed me up with Medical Alert so that I’d be safe and to be sure that I have somebody to fall back on when she's not here. And it’s been awesome. I wear it around my neck and I feel comfortable with it because I can hide it underneath my blouse. It makes me secure at what I do and I can depend on it. No matter if I go in the backyard or take a bath, I know if anything happens, I can just press my button. I set it off accidentally when I held a six pack of Coke against my chest and it pushed the button. The team contacted me right away and I told them the mistake I did. I haven't had any reason to call them but knowing I have it, I'm happy.

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017

    I’m almost 93 and my doctor insisted me to have an alert device in case I got dizzy. She and my children wanted to make sure that I have an alert system with me since I live alone. I purchased an alert device. I also got one medallion from Medical Alert for falling and had that tested a couple of days ago. I’ve had a couple of experiences where I happened to bump it and activated it right away. I told them it was an accident and that’s my biggest concern. Other than that I'm satisfied with Medical Alert. I put the alert device on at night since I have to get up and down a couple of times to the bathroom. I only wear the medallion during the day because that’s when I do more things. There is a bit of security knowing that I have Medical Alert and I have an alert system at the door so that if something should happen they can make access to the home in case I have an emergency.

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    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2017

    Since using the Medical Alert, I haven't fallen down and that’s a good thing, but I'm more confident, too, that if I do fall, there will be somebody there to help me ASAP. I had a couple of fall downs in which one I fell in my utility room and nobody knew it. I was doing laundry and I tripped over something. I have Meniere’s and I don’t have very good balance. I knocked myself out, so I lied on the floor for about 45 minutes.

    Then another time, I was on my way to my regional radiology center. In walking around my vehicle to go to the other side, I tripped over the curb and fell, and scratched up my leg and my arm. I had to holler for help. Nothing was broken but I looked like I've been in a war zone. That’s when I decided, “Okay. I need one of those systems.” I wear the Medical Alert necklace most of the time and once a month, I check my system. It's comfortable and I put it underneath my shirt. At night, I take the necklace off because I've had a couple of times where I slept with it and I set it off. But I can wear it in the shower. I also have a bracelet that I can wear. I'm very glad to have Medical Alert.

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    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2017

    I live by myself and then, last July, I fell and broke my hip. I had my cell phone and called my daughter and her husband to come and help me. They took me to the hospital and I had surgery the next morning. I’ve been through rehab and came home. My daughter got the Medical Alert that would protect me if I fall. A time or two, Medical Alert called and said that I accidentally set it off. But I usually wear it around my neck and just tuck it on the inside of my blouse so it won’t be able to bump against something when I'm working in the house. The instructions said that it wouldn’t go off like that, so we returned it. But I've been pleased with it.

    I've had it for about a year now. It's easy to wear and I can bathe and sleep with it. I have the base that's plugged into the electricity and if I have to need it and push the button, it would pick on the base and send in that message. With Medical Alert, I can get out in the yard if I decide to walk around and if I fall, I can still call them. It only reaches a short distance from the base, but I don't get out by myself that much anyway anymore. I'd recommend Medical Alert to anybody that lives alone and to anybody at my age of 91.

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2017

    I'm 76, I live on my own since my husband died and I fell so I decided I needed Medical Alert. When I got it, the button was very temperamental. When it's on my body, I only have to lean against something and it will set off. So I sent away for a new button. When the new one arrived, I also got a card saying that I could have the mobile alert for when I am on the road. So I asked Medical Alert about it then sent for it. It came then I asked my son to come over from work and have a look at it. He said that was a bit silly for me to order but I told him that sometimes I have to go out on my own so I needed it. But he said I don't do that very often. When he opened the box, he took two bits out, looked at it, read the papers and we decided I didn't need it.

    In the meantime, Medical Alert sent a bill through for the mobile one which said I owed $500. They didn't tell me it was a separate unit. I was already paying $300 for the first one and I can't afford two of them like that. I also assumed that the units were from the same people and that the mobile alert just went with the other one. I planned on sending them back the mobile alert but my son went offshore after that then I got sick so I couldn't do anything about it. When I finally got well enough to sort all of my businesses out, Medical Alert sent a message saying that I hadn't paid the bill. I told them that I was sending the mobile alert back since I didn't need it. Not only that, I got an oxygen machine fixed up and all my electrics and most of my plugs are being used. So I didn't have another plug I can plug it into and I didn't want to have another extension cord on the floor. But they called again and said I needed to pay the bill.

    Finally yesterday, I got on my own, took it to the post office and sent it away. They're supposed to get it sometime today or tomorrow. But they still phoned me up and said that I had the band all that while so they were going to have to charge me two months' pay. I told them I will send them a check for that but when I asked how much it cost, they said they will take it out on my credit card. Now, I don't know if they had taken it out of my credit card or how much it was. But I was very upset by all that because I never used the mobile alert, plus I told them I was sick and on my own for about a month which was the reason why I didn't send it back immediately. But the people who run that mobile department didn't seem to be bothered by that. They've got no feelings and all they were worried about was getting two more months pay out of me.

    As for the first device I got which is the indoor one, the only time I've had to press the button was when I set it off accidentally. Then one time, I felt so sick that I had to go to the hospital. I couldn't get anybody to take me and it's late in the night time. Medical Alert sent a big man came around and he helped me. It took a long while before he came but it wasn't his fault. It's because I live out in the boonies. They also got in touch with my daughter-in-law and she came to the hospital. So I'm quite satisfied with that device and I would recommend it.

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2017

    I would fall backward, forwards, and on my sides every now and then so I’m glad I have Medical Alert. The first person didn’t set it up right. The second person came over and made sure it was working so, I was happy with him. The alert button is in my bathrobe pocket which I usually wear all the time. I don’t have any complaints with Medical Alert.

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2017

    Carol's got bad knees and is hard to walk. She was afraid that she might fall someday. If I was not around, she could be in trouble and she wanted some extra protection. She wears the Medical Alert device most of the time. I have to leave for an extended period of time, but if anything happens, she can hit the button.

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2017

    My Medical Alert device is updated, and everything seems to be working pretty good for me. I wear it around my neck all the time, and then at bedtime, I put it right next to the bed. My family checks up on me every day anywhere. I'm still living alone but I'm trying to get people to come in during the day now. There was a time that I was losing my balance, and then I fell backward and couldn't get back up. I was wearing the alert button and I pushed it and the people were over here. Also, I had trouble the other night because I happen to lean against the counter and I turned it on. But I told the Medical Alert team that everything was okay. I would definitely recommend it.

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2017

    I had a stroke then my kidney shutdown in my kidney dialysis, so I got Medical Alert. When my husband and roommate are gone, I put the device on. Otherwise, I don't put it on all day. But their reps are great. When the battery gets low, they call and let me know that it's not working right. They talked me through how to get a new one and get rid of my old one. So they were pretty good with the step by step instructions.

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    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017

    I'm 91 years old and I have a balance problem. I wear Medical Alert all day when I'm home and I feel safer. The Medical Alert reps check on me every now and then. I go on about my business the way I've always done and I take the device off when I shower or when I go out. Months ago, I fell on my way out of my driveway. I was all the way out to the curb and I had the medical alert device on, but I didn't use it because I didn't think it worked outside. When my daughter arrived, she grabbed it, came in, tried to use it, and it worked. She was mad at me because I didn't use it.

    About a month ago, Medical Alert sent me a new device, which is thicker. I wore it and in two days, it went off twice. At one time, it was sitting on the counter. I went back to my old one, but I need to test it to see if it's still good and if not, I need to start wearing the new one. The Medical Alert reps check on me every now and then. Overall, my experience has been very satisfactory and I'd recommend them.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2017

    When my parents first wanted Medical Alert, they got it and it’s been all right since they’ve had it. My mother carries her button around with her all the time. They had to use it a couple of times before and the Medical Alert personnel responded quickly and have been professionals. The service has been great and the only thing I do is call once in a while to check the system.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2017

    My daughter lives with me, but sometimes I stumble and fall. I got a Medical Alert device and I use it around my neck, therefore if I needed it, it'd be right there. I still have it at night when I sleep because I have been known to fall off the bed sometimes. Also sometimes, I fear that I was going to fall, so I hold on real tight and be really careful. My device made me feel safer a little bit. It has gone off twice and the Medical Alert team said it was okay when I told them it was an accident.

    I had a device that I smashed the button when I needed it, and then they would answer and help me. While my Medical Alert device would go off by itself if I fall, it is a little bit heavier around my neck than the other one was because it's made out of some kind of ceramic stuff. The other one is made out of hard plastic. I would recommend it to somebody who is home alone and doesn't have anybody to come in case something comes up. You'll never know how long you're going to lay there and that gets very scary.

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    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2017

    I had another medical alert device and it was $10 a month more. So, I wanted to get it down cheaper and I did. I knocked $10 off when I got Medical Alert. I'm on oxygen, I stumble, and I live alone. That’s why I have it. It's for my safety. The device is convenient and it gives me peace of mind knowing that I have it. I wear it around my neck all the time but I'm forever bumping it and it's very sensitive. It's embarrassing because I try to be careful, but the first thing I notice, it's going off. The Medical Alert reps have all been very courteous every time they come on though. They tell me not to worry about pressing my device by mistake.

    It's been very good with Medical Alert, however, the device only goes out about 80 feet from the base which sits in the living room. If I was out in the yard and I fell and I had to push it, I don't know if they will come through. I don't know what will happen if I'm not able to answer the machine in there. And that's my main thing. I was out in the laundry room one time and my phone rings, and it was them calling to see if I needed help. I may have bumped it somewhere along the line. So, I don't know if that is the next thing they do. My sister is my emergency contact, so they have her number to call before they call an ambulance. I am wondering if the normal thing that they do is call on the phone.

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2017

    I live alone and I passed out in the bathtub. When I woke up, I was half in the bathtub and half out on the floor. I would’ve been in trouble if something broke and that’s when I decided I needed a medical alert device. I got Medical Alert and they’ve always been good. I’m careful, but I’m glad I have the device in case I fell. The only time it didn’t work was when I fell in the backyard and they said I was too far from the base. I wish it covered me more when I was away from the house, but overall, the service has been fine.

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    Reviewed Sept. 15, 2017

    I live alone and when I thought it was time, I decided to be on the safe side and get Medical Alert. I tested the emergency button and the response time is not immediate, but it's not too long either.

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    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2017

    I have been always satisfied with Medical Alert, except the last one I had. I misplaced the device, and they sent me a new one. I haven’t exposed it yet to the system. So, I can’t ring their number anymore because it’s not compatible. But every time I felt sick before, I push the button and they come on their line. And I tell them that I’m single and my age. Then they get in contact with 911. I'm in a retirement home and they dial the desk downstairs, then the desk people takes over. For me, it was quite fast. I feel safe and sure with Medical Alert. It's everything I expected it to be.

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    Reviewed Sept. 13, 2017

    I’m pleased with Medical Alert. We got Medical Alert because we fear that one of us would fall and the other couldn’t hear. There was an incident where we had to use the service. I was at one side of the house and he was at the other and I needed him. However, I don’t like the chain around my neck. I have really sensitive skin so I wear the bracelet.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2017

    I have a Medical Alert necklace on all the time, and I feel safe with it. I used it once because my blood pressure was going so fast. I called Medical Alert and they responded quickly and professionally.

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    Reviewed Sept. 1, 2017

    I've fallen a couple of times and my kids were really worried about me. I went with Medical Alert so that they wouldn't have to worry and I wouldn't have to worry either. I'm not crazy about the device hanging around my neck, though. I usually stick it inside my blouse but I have worn the device and it’ll tell if I fall, which is very comforting to me. It's been a positive and very helpful experience.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2017

    I had a similar experience to others. My father died, and we notified the company by phone, then returned the equipment ten days later, per their instructions. Two months later, they were still billing us for a monthly service charge. When I called to complain, and told the woman that I had proof that they had received the equipment, the woman said she would check the warehouse. Apparently, if you don't call to complain, they never bother to "check the warehouse", and simply keep billing the deceased customer. This is a horrible thing to do to a family that just lost a loved one. There are other medical alert companies. Avoid this one.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2017

    After my 86 year old mother fell twice, both times necessitating a trip to the emergency room, I looked into alert systems with fall detection for her. Medical Alert seemed to have good reviews so I ordered the system. When it came she found the pendant heavy and uncomfortable to wear. The alternative wrist monitor was flimsy and scratched her wrist. And it was then I discovered she had to wear a second device for the fall alert. They hype their no contract feature so I questioned the customer service rep several times about canceling if she didn't like it or didn't need it and was told to simply return the system and request a refund. We were supposed to receive a lockbox which never came even though I called and requested it again after the system came.

    During a home visit the nurse mentioned Life Alert which requires only one pendant so I ordered that system and it did come with one lightweight pendant for both emergencies and fall detection. It cost a little more but was worth it for my mother's comfort and to make sure she would wear it. And they sent someone to her home to install and test it.

    I then called Medical Alert for instructions on how to return their system. I pushed the number for returns and was kept on hold an inordinately long time. When the customer service rep finally came on she was hostile and argumentative and told me my mother only had to wear the fall detection pendant and not the emergency pendant. What??? The fall detection does not allow her to call for help in an emergency. I guess if she had a heart attack she would have to remove the fall detector and throw it on the ground so they know she needs help??? She finally gave me the return address and I shipped the system back to Medical Alert. After two weeks with no refund to my mother's credit card, I called Medical Alert and was told it takes two weeks to log the return and then another two weeks to process the refund unless they are called with the tracking number.

    I had the tracking number and asked why I wasn't told that when I first called and was told "I should have been" and it would take another two weeks. It has been over the second two weeks and I just called to check on the refund and was told it was in process and would be "expedited" to be processed in the next five days. They have held almost $500 of my mother's money for over a month. Nice people to deal with getting in but watch out when you try to get out.

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    Reviewed May 23, 2017

    I purchased a Medical Alert ID bracelet. The ID bracelet rusted and fell apart in less than two months. One year later, the company charged me for a year of "services" without authorization. They claimed that by purchasing the original bracelet, I had automatically opted in to "services". They also claimed to have sent me a notice of the charge. This was not true. They agreed to cancel the account, but refused to refund the charges. I went to my credit card company to receive a refund and block Medical Alert from having access to my account in the future.

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    Hi Renee,

    I believe you have the wrong company. Medical Alert does not sell Medic Alert bracelets.

    We do not list you as a customer in our system so we believe you have placed this complaint in error. You are not our customer and this is not our product.

    Sincerely,
    Alex

    Customer Reviews Manager, Medical Alert

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    Reviewed April 26, 2017

    Friday night & Saturday morning, had trouble getting air when I tried to breathe. Finally pushed the alarm button on wrist unit. First responders (Fire Dept. and ambulance) arrived in less than 5 minutes. Transported to ER. Oxygen at 83%... pneumonia and COPD. Massive antibiotics and breathing apparatus. If not for Medical Alert/Mobile Help... could have died. Cannot recommend your service highly enough. You are a "guardian angel" for this 67-year old retired military lady!

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    Reviewed March 30, 2017

    My therapist prescribed a piece of medical equipment. They called leaving a message to call them a week later. I tried calling them 4xs each time the call was answered by a machine stating they would get back to me the next day. Each time they called they did not use the cell number I left them to reach me but called my home. 4xs they stated the order was in progress. I finally talked to someone. They stated that the doctor's order had not been signed and they were waiting for a new prescription.

    I contacted my doctor's assistant. She remembered the doctor signing the order and sending it along. She also stated they had not been contacted by Connect Medical and had not received any requests for a new prescription. She gave me her direct line number which I promptly gave to Connect Medical. We received another call stating things were in progress. It has been more than 3 weeks now. I called today. Surprisingly had an actual person answer. She checked and stated they were waiting for a signed doctor's order. She confirmed that they had the direct phone number for the doctor's assistant. She was not able to help. That they have another department that handles contacting providers. If you can go elsewhere to get your medical equipment...

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    Susan,

    I believe you have submitted this complaint to the wrong company.

    We are not a medical equipment company that issues product based on a doctor's prescription so your negative review of our company is misplaced.

    Best of luck to you.

    Sincerely,
    Alex

    Customer Reviews Manager, Medical Alert

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    Reviewed March 15, 2017

    My mother passed away trying to get help from medical alert. On January 23, 2016, my mother hit her Medical Alert button for the first time. The operator called out to my mother through the device and asked if she needed help. My mother tried to respond twice. Both times it was not clear, however, it was obvious she was trying to respond. After the second time, the operator heard my mother trying to respond. Although her response was unclear, the operator's tone clearly shows that she heard something and then she began asking if it was my mother. My mother also hit her button multiple times. I was told that the last time she hit it she kept hitting it.

    I spoke with Susan ** and she told me she "may have panicked." The operator still waited 2 more minutes before calling EMS. The operator called her house and cell phone and took the time to leave a voicemail message. In all, it took 6 minutes for Medical Alert to call EMS. The operator then spent approximately 4 minutes relaying mostly irrelevant information to EMS. 911 had to cut the Medical Alert operator off to dispatch EMS. It took EMS less than 4 minutes to reach my mother, however, because of Medical Alert's incompetent operator and company policies my mother got help 13 minutes and 52 seconds after she first hit the button. My mother died that night.

    Medical Alert claims that protocol was followed. 2/11/16 Susan ** said, "It is protocol to call all numbers on the list before dialing 911." 2/12/16 I spoke with Jonathan (another Medical Alert rep.) "They didn't call 911 because they could not hear your mother's voice. So it was not an emergency. They had to call the numbers on the list." 12/21/16 The attorney representing the company claims that protocol was followed. Claiming there was no response from my mother both times the operator called the device. "The operator then followed protocol and began attempts to obtain a GPS fix and also called the house and cell number."

    In response to their claim that there was no response from my mother. How would you explain the following? 1) I have a copy of the audio and I can hear my mother's attempts at responding; 2) 2/11/16 Susan ** - She told me she listened to the recording. She said that my mom was talking but it was very faint, she couldn't make anything out. Later in the conversation in reference to the recording, she said, "I don't think I'm going to let you listen to that. You don't want to." I questioned her about it and asked her why if you really couldn't hear anything. She responded, "Because it's sad, someone taking their last breath." So if Susan ** could hear my mother taking her last breath, why would it be necessary to send out and wait for a GPS signal. My mother was clearly at her home. And mind you it was almost 11:00 at night. Most 68-year-old women are not out and about at 11:00 PM.

    2/2/16 Natacha ** (Customer Care Supervisor) sent an email to Linda ** (VP Central Station Services). The email reads, "6 minutes is still a bit too long. We inform customers that operators will assume the worst case and dispatch if we do not hear from the subscriber." I have to say Natacha ** was probably the most professional person that I spoke with. Just a few other pieces of information to share. You would think that it would be protocol to send out a GPS signal as soon as the button is pushed by a customer. Instead Medical Alert claims that it is protocol to try and contact the customer multiple times without a VERY CLEAR response before sending out a GPS signal. Then they don't inform you that it could take five minutes to get a fix on the GPS. Yet they claim in their contract that if you cannot be contacted or if you are unclear they will send help immediately.

    Medical Alert had it on record that my mother had a defibrillator and her age. That alone should have been enough information to call for help immediately. On one of the first phone calls that I made to Medical Alert after my mother's death, I was asking questions to try and figure out what happened. I was told by the operator I was speaking with that, "Her supervisor just informed her that due to high call volume she was going to have to get off the phone." I got extremely upset and told her that just because my mother died does not mean that she was not a customer and that I had a right to have my questions answered. I was then put on hold.

    Also Medical Alert encourages its customers to pay in advance so service is not interrupted. My mother was paid over two months in advance. When I asked them about canceling and having them refund the overpayment after her death, I was told that they would not cancel anything or refund anything until the device was sent back. I continued to receive accruing bills for my mother from them for the next 12 months. On the top of each bill it states in bold print, "YOUR SAFETY IS OUR FIRST CONCERN."

    My experience with Medical Alert has been an absolute nightmare. When my mother and I called them and asked questions about how it worked, they were wonderful. They assured us that EMS would be called immediately if they couldn't hear my mom through the device. They said nothing about making phone calls first or trying to determine if the button was pushed by my mother. The only mention of a GPS signal was if my mother was in her car somewhere and had to hit the button. Then after her death, I was treated very poorly. I do not recommend this company to anyone! In fact, I am shocked that they are in business! They took away any chance at survival that my mom had that night. She was an amazing mother and grandmother and she did not deserve to die knowing that help was not on the way. This review was written by the ConsumerAffairs reviewer's wife.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2017

    My mother Died July 13. I called and cancelled the service and sent the equipment back in the box that I received it in. They continued to bill me for the service from Sept to Dec 2016. I contacted my bank and wrote a letter to stop payment. They have the equipment and I cancelled the service and they objected. Now they threaten my credit and you CANNOT get anyone to answer the phone or call you back. They will NOT cancel even if the patient is DEAD! It is hard enough to handle my mother dying and now this company makes it even worse. DO NOT GET THIS SERVICE BECAUSE YOU CANNOT CANCEL IT and your credit will be hurt.

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2016

    I had fallen and broke my left shoulder and my right wrist. I also had to have knees operated on. My husband decided that I should have a Medical Alert device in case I fall again. Luckily, I have not needed it, but it's there when I need it. I like that I have the one with the receiver that I can bring with me when I go shopping. It helps. In the house, I'll wear my device when I'm not feeling well. Sometimes, I forget that it's there, but a lot of times, I put it on in case I'll need it. The Medical Alert is a very good idea and a very good thing to have especially if one is getting older and has medical or physical problems. Having the necklace or the watch won't make a person feel alone knowing that somebody can help sooner.

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    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2016

    I carry my Medical Alert device with me because I've had a triple bypass. I have a heart condition and vertigo, although I haven't had to push the button other than testing it. I like that it is mobile and portable because the cable goes out a lot of times here, so if my device is hooked on a phone line and it goes out, I can push the button forever but still not get any help. And when I go up the street and all of a sudden something happens, I'm able to push the button because I am able to carry it with me. I'd recommend the company.

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    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2016

    Medical Alert worked when my mother needed it. A few months ago, she had fallen and she knew I was at work. So she alerted the button and the guys from the fire department showed up. She wasn't injured but needed assistance getting back up off the ground, so the guys did that and it all worked out well. Once or twice, she leaned against it the wrong way and it activated, but it was a good thing that it worked. My mother is still a fall-risk and needs assistance using a walker when she's walking about, but she does manage much better than before through physical therapy.

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    Reviewed Sept. 1, 2016

    Medical Alert team has been very good. My mother's 91, lives alone and has ambulatory needs and they've been prompt whenever she called. I'd recommend them!

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    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2016

    A friend of mine had fallen and was hurt. When I told the story to my daughters, one of them decided I needed Medical Alert and purchased it for me. One of my friends had Medical Alert for a while and she was the one who mentioned it to me. My daughters don't live with me and I live alone. I'm not that well and I’m worried that I might fall as I have steps in my house. But I feel more comfortable with the device on. I wear it every day. When I go out, I use the device with my cellphone with me. But I don't carry the cellphone around so I wear Medical Alert around my neck if I'm in the house.

    We tested the device and it leads me in front of the house to the garbage pail, a little away from my condo. It takes that far. If it goes off, they do get in touch. I was glad to see that when I set it off twice by accident. Medical Alert called me right away and I thought it was very good. I didn't even know I set it off. However, I was getting calls from Medical Alert salespeople telling me about a different and a better device but my daughter had just paid for a year with my device. I kept telling them not to call me as I have it already, and the calls stopped. I've never really used the device in an emergency but I'm pleased at it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2016

    I feel comfortable wearing my Medical Alert. I needed one because if I fall, I can still get up all right, but if I couldn't get up, I'd be alone in the house for maybe days at a time because I don't have people checking in on me all the time. There was one funny experience but it says something about the quality of the product. I accidentally got mine into the washer and the dryer and it came off when I took off a shirt and the emergency people arrived at the door.

    I said that nothing's wrong then I realized I didn't have my pendant on me and I said, "Oh, my goodness. It must be in the wash." And so they came in and helped me find it in the washer. It just worked fine ever since and the company sent me a new free one because of the fact that this went through the washer but I just have that in the drawer somewhere in case something happens to this one.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2016

    I am occasionally alone in my house and Medical Alert has been satisfactory. I've accidentally called them and they were there. They're always nice if I talk to them when I test my device.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2016

    My children are now less worried since I started using Medical Alert. I wear the bracelet at night because I'm always afraid that I won't be able to get out of bed the following morning.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2016

    I'm 78 years old, 70% disabled and rather dozens of things wrong with me. The incidents of falling down started increasing and I needed Medical Alert. I wear it around my neck or I'd have it sitting on a table next to me. I tested the device and it worked fine. Their team called in the telephone. I picked it up and told them it was just a test. They said, “Thank you very much.” I've been very satisfied with it even though I haven't used it yet.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2016

    We’re gonna discontinue using Medical Alert because Mitchell’s on hospice already. He wore it every day, but he never had to use it. The only concern we’re having now with Medical Alert is they tried to disconnect everything and the phone wouldn’t work anymore. The family put back together the Medical Alert implements just to get the phone to work, so they will be calling the company today or tomorrow to be walked through the process of being able to take the alert system off and still have a working telephone.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2016

    I'm 79 years old, I live alone and I had knee surgery. My daughter felt that it would be wise for me to have something in case of an emergency. Medical Alert is great and I wear it all the time. As they suggested, I wear it in the pool too. When I leave the house, I make sure that I can take the little GPS with me. I have to call in once a month and make sure that the device is active. Having an alert system makes me comfortable. If I do have a situation where I would need assistance, I have somebody to contact.

    There was an incident early on where they hadn't sent me the case for the device. It was in my purse and it was accidentally activated. They called my family to tell them that they thought that it was activated accidentally because of the circumstances by listening to the sound. My daughter-in-law said their rep was delightful. I also have the bracelet and I wear it when I dress up. It's nice to have that because it's less conspicuous than the little black string around my neck.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2016

    I have nothing but problems with Medical Alert. The problem started when someone called me up and said that there was a problem with my medical alert system and that I needed to send back the necklace. I said it's working fine. I tested it and it seemed to light fine. But they said there’s a problem with it and I had to send it back. I sent it back and they said I had to send them my other one. I did send it to them even though I purchased it from Costco, so it was mine, because they said that they can refurbish it and sell it to somebody else for $350 and if I didn’t send it to them, they’re going to charge me $10. So I sent it to them and then they sent me a bill that had $10 on it.

    I called them up and asked what it was for. They said it’s because I didn’t send back the medical alert. I said I did and they asked me to prove it. I can’t prove it. You think I’m going to send something that cost more to prove it than the item is worth? So they didn’t tell me that that item was going to cost me $10 a month ‘til I paid $350 for it. For months I thought they were charging me with the same $10 that they promised to wipe out. I’d call and talk to people and they either say they’re going to do something or they never did anything, but they didn’t resolve the problem. Finally, I got a hold of someone who did resolve it and got rid of the $10 charge. So in the end, it all worked out okay.

    Meanwhile, I sent the whole contraption back because I was sick of it. One time, I was laying in the pool swimming away and I heard a fire truck coming down the street. I watched them to see which apartment they were going to and asked them if they were going to number 14. They said yes. I told them I’m in the water and my alarm is laying on the chair. Maybe that’s why Medical Alert figured that I needed a new one. But I kept thinking I hope I don’t get all the ambulance bill because it's like $1500. I wrote a letter to the top person on how disgusted I was with everything, and no answer. I faxed it and mailed it in. So that’s when I decided to heck with this noise.

    I also had my wristband and the button part started coming apart and started going off all the time. It happened over and over in just a few minutes’ time and it kept calling Medical Alert. They said to send it to them. I asked them how because it won’t stop calling them and they're going to send an ambulance or a fire truck to my house. They said to wrap it up in bubble wrap and put it in the freezer. So I did and that worked.

    But I was satisfied with the response when I was testing the device. The equipment was good and went off when it was supposed to. The people were nice as far as when they’re trying to help me as opposed to when I called them and want their help. I think it’s a different set of people. One was more medically bent and the other one was more customer service.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2016

    I have more peace of mind since using Medical Alert. I wear it around my neck and occasionally, the little yellow light flicks on and I hit clear. I assume everything is okay. The only problem I had was that my telephone system and the Medical Alert system got in each other's way recently. AT&T explained to me that the first of the call went through Medical Alert before personal calls came through, and I don't know yet why I was having trouble with it but it was fixed.

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    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2016

    A friend of mine has Medical Alert, and she was able to give me some tips about it. I knew I had an ally in case I had some problems with it so that's why I chose it. One time I was opening up a jar of pickles, and set it off. I apologized and their team was so nice to me. They were so glad that there was nothing wrong. I feel so secure because I know I have it, particularly when I get in the shower. It’s also very comfortable I wouldn’t even know I have it on. I absolutely love it and I’m happy to have it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2016

    I’ll be 91 this month but I’m very healthy. I wear the necklace and have the equipment of Medical Alert to please my children. Because even though I don’t have anything physically wrong with me at all, I could still trip and fall. And none of them live anywhere near me - they all live in other states so they worry about me. I know that when I check my equipment, call in, the team of Medical Alert is always connected. They’re always there. And if I do have an accident, I’ll be able to push my button. However, I received my annual bill and I didn’t remember it cost me that much.

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    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2016

    I fell several times three years ago. I passed out at the parking lot and was in the hospital for six days. They thought it was my heart, but it was low blood pressure. I haven't done that since three years ago, and I'm thankful for that, but that's the main reason my son bought the medical alert device for me, because he was scared to death.

    I used another medical alert system before using Medical Alert, and it was one of the first ones that came out that had a telephone with it. However, I had to be by the phone if I fell. But with this one, even if I'm out, I can push the button and they'll come and find me wherever I happen to be. And not only that, but I have a card up on my refrigerator that gives them my information if the EMT would come in to find something. Furthermore, I've got a key on my door outside, and the EMT has the combination for it, so they can get into my house if it's locked up.

    The Medical Alert team called me because I didn't check in and they wanted to know if my medical alert button was alright, and I said yes. I had also arranged with them that I would call them on the 18th of every month, and I haven't done that. They called my brother in Indiana because he was the first one on my cellphone. So, they knew up in Indiana before my husband or anybody did down here in Florida. That was another main reason why I got this button.

    The medical alert button fits easily into my everyday lifestyle. I just put it in my bra. I hate it when it's hanging around my neck. The thing on the wrist is ugly also, so I wasn't interested in that. But when the device came loose from the little thing that it's plugged into, I put it underneath my bra and nobody knows it's there, but I can push the button if I'm down. I have had nothing go wrong since I've been with the medical alert service. I'm very pleased with it and I've recommended it a lot to friends.

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    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2016

    I was turning 82 years old and I live alone. I have a cousin who passed away at my age in her sleep and I spent some time with her children and talked about facing the future when one gets into their 80's and they're alone. It was a joint decision of my family and me to get a Medical Alert device for everybody's peace of mind. Within the next few months, I'm going to be living with one of them. But in the meantime, I feel perfectly safe because I know that if I need help, by just pushing a button, they would be here. Around the yard when I'm doing gardening, I have it on but there's no point in wearing it elsewhere. They have called and asked me if I wanted to upgrade to a device that would call for help if I was out shopping and I told them since I have a good cellphone, it goes with me everywhere.

    A few weeks after I had it installed, I fell and broke my hip. I wear the pendant all the time when I'm at home so I pressed the button and almost immediately, I heard the device saying, "emergency". Then a real voice said, "Do you need help?" I answered back, "Yes, I do. Please call the paramedics and my daughter." because they had her phone number as well. My lockbox had the key to my house and the paramedics knew how to get it. As they were taking me out on a stretcher, my daughter arrived since she lives just a few miles away. The next thing I know, I was in an ambulance on my way to the hospital. It all went very smoothly and was perfect. I'm happy to have the service in my house. I've shared the information with people in a club retired people and a lot of them were more curious. So, I gave out phone numbers and information about it and I think other people signed up because of my good experience.

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    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016

    I'm on my own and old, and I do have some health problems. I've had a couple of medical alert devices, then a young man from Medical Alert called and talked to me about it. I got one and I've been satisfied with it. Their reps were courteous, friendly, and helped me get what I needed. I wear my Medical Alert all the time - when I sleep and when I take a shower. Most of the times, I wear it around my neck and every so often, I wear the wrist bracelet.

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    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016

    When I test the Medical Alert Device, I'm fine with the people. And as far as Medical Alert responding when we call or I accidentally have hit the thing, they're immediately on it. When we've traveled, we've taken the product and they've told us what to do. However, I have a hard time getting a response back from a customer service person who's looking up information for me. That's the biggest complaint I have.

    I called asking for them to send me a copy of a bill because they debit my account and I never know when the billing is going to happen. When I first got the product, it was a special. I was supposed to pay for five and get six months. Then the first time it was renewed, they didn't honor that. So, I had to call them, remind them, and get it done again, only to do the same thing the next time it comes up. So, I need to call them before they debit my card. Also, I can't get a notification from them. I asked for one about a month ago, and still haven't received it. Nevertheless, the product is great, and I would recommend it to anybody who's fallen.

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    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016

    My husband died, and he made me promise I would get a medical alert device because I'm diabetic and have several health problems. My children also insisted upon it, so I gave everyone peace of mind. I have a wrist alarm from Medical Alert and it looks like those electronic watches that everybody has, so everyone thinks I'm just being healthy. I don't ever take it off. I'm very happy I have it and I wouldn't give it up. My great granddaughter who is three, thought that button was very attractive, so she pressed it. I called Medical Alert right away because that was the first time it had gone off and I didn't want the rescue people running, but it was a good test with the system as I haven't had to use it.

    I also have that extra program that I'm really not interested in, where if I have my doors open, I couldn't use my necklace alarm at 400 feet. I think it was $100, and at that time, it sounded good, but I never activated it as I don't think that was a good plan for me. Other than that, Medical Alert is a wonderful program. My mother who lives next door by herself is 101 years old and she also has it. She has used hers and I'm very thankful for that.

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    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016

    I got Medical Alert because the home device is only good if I'm at home and useless if I'm out walking somewhere else. I feel safer knowing that I can take the device with me so I can get help if I have an accident. I wear it the whole day every day. I used the wristband before but every time I turn around, I was activating the device since I'm too active. So I got the necklace and it works better. I wear the device under my brassiere so it doesn't ride up and get strangled. Medical Alert has been a good asset.

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    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2016

    My husband has serious dementia and he was placed into a nursing home after I had a couple of mini-strokes. My kids didn't want me to be alone without some kind of protection. I now have MedicalAlert and I test the device once in a while to check. I also took it when I went to Florida, so I did an address change. Their staff answered my calls immediately and everything's been fine. I fixed the device like a bracelet. I took the bracelet one and I put a man's stretch bracelet on it. I put a few little stones on the top to give it a little bit of bling and I wear it all the time. I rarely take it off. People comment about it because it's certainly different.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2016

    I have accidentally hit my button about once every 10 days to two weeks so I run down and cancel it, but occasionally I don't make it in time and they'd come right on the speaker and ask if I need medical assistance. Then they'd ask me to identify myself and I have to reassure them that I'm fine. They're very pleasant, very courteous and it's just a mistake. Then one time I did fall down and it alerted them, but it was a very soft fall so I wasn't hurt. I feel very secure as an elderly woman living alone with marble staircase. It gives me a very good sense of security to have this around my neck all the time and I rarely take it off except to sleep at night. I've recommended it to friends.

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    Reviewed July 30, 2016

    I'm 92 years old and I have trouble with my legs. I have a walker and a cane so I need assistance sometimes. I was with a previous company and at one time, I fell in my front garden and was unable to get up. I pressed the button because I figured I was close to my house but nothing happened. I then changed to Medical Alert. I have their device that I wear around my neck, and if I press it, I get a response. I sometimes go to Florida in the winter and I needed something while I'm out there, and Medical Alert has it.

    The only thing is that I wear a wristband at night in bed and it is not as comfortable as the one I had with the previous company, which was lighter. Also, I was told that I should press it once a month to check and make sure that it's working. I have been doing it, and there is a lull between when the alarm sounds and when I speak with someone, whereas, there was none with the other company. Other than those, I'm fortunate that I haven't had to use it in an emergency.

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    Reviewed July 29, 2016

    My son lives in California and he doesn't want to get any more freak calls. Also, my wife colluded with him because she goes to business and I'm home alone. So they felt they wanted somebody to take care of me. It's that Medical Alert. I usually test it once a month myself but I press the button and don't use the testing procedure that they suggest. I actually get a live person speaking good English and I've always had a courteous rep. However, if I drop the medallion that I wear, which is supposed to be for falling, it doesn't trigger the alarm. But sometimes, when I lay it down, 10 or 20 seconds later, it will give me a false report of falling. And that happens sometimes when I'm wearing it and sometimes when I'm not wearing it so I had that changed the first two months.

    I had a similar problem with too many false alarms but it never calls on a dispatch because I've always had the opportunity to press and hold the button like they ask you to and they cancel the alarm. But it's not worth much if a patient were to fall because I doubt if it would go off, especially if you have a carpet. However, the button does work. If I press it, they respond on the loud speaker within 20 seconds. It has been fortunate but I haven't had to use it and I'm hoping I would never have to. It's like you don't want your house to go on fire even though you have fire insurance.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2016

    I live alone in my own home and I'm elderly, and a friend of mine from the Senior Citizens Center recommended Medical Alert. I then purchased it, and then, one of their representatives called to find out if I wanted to have the portable, handheld thing that is good anywhere. It would be a good thing to have, but I didn't find it useful since I have a cell phone. I'm on a fixed income and I don't like paying the fee.

    I haven't had to use my Medical Alert device, but I’m glad that it gives me a sense of security. I have two pendants and I wear one around my neck both day and night. When I go out, I can't wear it because it won't work. I occasionally check the main box and press the emergency button to make sure that everything works. I used to wear my device with the little button outward, and at one time, I leaned over a piece of furniture, and I accidentally activated it. I got a quick response from their customer service people. I told them that I pressed it by mistake, and they asked me if I was okay. They are very friendly and responsive.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2016

    I'm getting old, so needed to have a medical alert device. I wear it around my neck and I carry the little transmitter with me when I go out. It gives me peace of mind and a feeling of being safer with it.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    I was falling a lot so my husband suggested that I get a Medical Alert. I looked into it and got the bracelet. I set it up myself and have no problem wearing it. It’s fantastic.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2016

    I wear my Medical Alert around my neck at all times. When I’ve used it, I really had some emergencies and every time had to be transported. I've used it nine times for the same thing and I like it because it's really efficient. It works outside in the community and not only in the house. It's not a government system. I've had a system in the past that only worked within 1,100 feet of the house but this one works nationwide. There were a few times when it didn't respond fast enough but when I called the testing number, the speed picked up a little bit.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2016

    I have a heart condition and I live alone so I got Medical Alert. It's very similar with ADT, which I had when I was in my home. I pressed the Medical Alert a couple of times now and they've called. They're very friendly and quick to respond.

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    Reviewed July 23, 2016

    Setting up the device by myself was good. The people I dealt with was very kind and explained everything, and told me if I had any question, they call periodically - they tell me when to test it and it's great. I'm very happy with Medical Alert. I feel safe with their device - it gave me the peace of mind that I needed.

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    Reviewed July 22, 2016

    In 2010, I had a bypass surgery so I got a Medical Alert. I have the necklace, wrist, and the pocket unit. The wrist and the necklace units are only good within a certain perimeter and the other one, if I touch it, it can get help wherever I am. The only complaint I have with Medical Alert was when I accidentally pressed the button Medical Alert came on but after it went off, it seemed to take a long time to get through to someone answering.

    Also, one time I was trying to test my unit and the phone number on the box itself wasn't the phone number for the testing department. There were two numbers on the unit that I got and I was phoning the one where it said, "test your unit" and it just kept ringing. And then I phoned one of the numbers in the brochure that I got with everything and I told them about it, but I don't know whether they changed that. Nobody got back to me to say, "this is the correct number that you should be ringing." But other than that, I haven't had to use it. And I've been talking to people there and the service has been good.

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    Reviewed July 21, 2016

    I wear my Medical Alert device around my neck while I'm in the house. It hits too easily though. But the few times that I accidentally hit it, the people at Medical Alert called me.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2016

    In a couple of weeks, on August 2nd, I will be 86 years old. I live by myself for the past 19 years since my husband passed away. I have a daughter who lives 15 minutes away from me but they have their own life. They come regularly and she calls me everyday, but I choose to do all my things myself. I get along and had no problems. However, I had fallen and fractured my pelvis, and couldn't get around, and my son said I need to have a medical alert system. I had a friend, Thelma who had the Medical Alert service and her grandson, Jason, evidently was a representative of Medical Alert in this area. So, Thelma called Jason right away and my son got the Medical Alert service for me immediately. As a matter of fact, my son renewed the contract with Medical Alert this year as his gift to me for Christmas.

    So, I've had the Medical Alert service now for a couple of years. I have no problems with it. I switched from the medical alert device around my neck, which was very annoying because the string was too long and I'm not a tall person, to the bracelet which so good. I really like the product and it works fine. Then the young lady rep told me that I can wear the alert device when I go into the shower, and that's even better. Everything is very convenient for me. The alert device is on my left wrist, even when I go to bed, in case I ever need anything, and I have the little monitor sitting on a chest near the front door. I now also rely on a cellphone that's plugged right in on the nightstand.

    Moreover, the team at Medical Alert have been very attentive. If the alert goes off, I don't even take a step and they're immediately calling me and saying, "Are you sure you're all right?" and I reassure them that I am. When they call, they are very kind and not demanding. One time, I had the alert device on my wrist, and I must have leaned against something. All of a sudden, somebody was calling me and I said the alarm might have gone off when I pressed my arm against something. So, I wasn't even looking for help but I was getting it anyway from them. It's been perfect. There's nothing more that they could possibly do for me. I am very pleased with the service.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2016

    My son got a Medical Alert for me and I have it wrapped around my neck all the time. Though I only used it once, I had a very good experience speaking with their team. They are very, very nice.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2016

    I haven't used my Medical Alert at all but I keep checking it once a month and I haven't had any problem so far. My interaction with their team was very good. I wear it around my neck when my husband's not home. I have just a few neighbors that I know and they know I'm home alone a lot but they're all alerted too. Everything's been going fine.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2016

    I was very sick at one point and was hospitalized. When I came out I'm on oxygen therapy so I need to have some medical alert device around. Medical Alert gives me a little peace of mind because they can call someone for me. I don't wear it around my neck, I'm just here in the house so I have it tied around the bed. Every time the alarm goes off, their team call me if it doesn't go back on right away. It's a good system.

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    Reviewed July 14, 2016

    I had a foot amputated and had a problem with my balance for a while. The Medical Alert is convenient to wear, unobtrusive and doesn’t get in the way.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2016

    I'm getting older and I got my Medical Alert before I had my hip replacement so that it would be in place in case I needed it while recuperating. I know that when it has fallen off of my neck somebody’s calling me within seconds to make sure I’m okay. I have to take it off during the day for it to charge and then put it on at night. I’m very pleased with the service.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2016

    My husband died and I refused to move. I'm living in the house myself and my family thought it was a better idea for me to have Medical Alert. I took the black rope off of it and put a gold chain on it. When I get up in the morning, I take that chain and put in on my bra. I wear the alert to my side, under my clothes. I take it off at night and put it on my nightstand. I have had good experience with it and have had several incidents where it went off because I was careless. I accidentally bumped it the wrong way and it went off but I didn’t need the service. They were there right away and very pleasant when they called.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2016

    My Medical Alert is working fine.However, the battery doesn't seem to last very long. I charge it on a cradle and sometimes it doesn't last much longer than four hours.

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    Reviewed July 5, 2016

    I have a Medical Alert which I wear on my wrist all the time. I’ve had it for about a year and I've used it once when I got something in my windpipe. I was choking and couldn’t get my air. I set the alarm off and got some help.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2016

    The people at Medical Alert keep in touch with me and have been very diligent about that. But since my problem has resolved itself, I don't think I need to continue with the program nor do I need it anymore. The thing is, the people I had on the list to call turned out to be not very available so that affected the status of the system. I have it in the living room where I could easily connect it, but if I did fall, it would be in the bedroom and hard to access it. Even though I could push my wristband button, that wouldn't do me very much good, because I'd have to crawl to the living room to access the communicator. I'm dissatisfied because it doesn't really meet my needs. Not that there's anything wrong with the system, but it's not very well suited for me.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2016

    I live by myself so I got a Medical Alert as preventive measure in case something happens. I had a case before which was classified as a stroke and it put me down for a while. I wear the device so that I could just punch a button and somebody becomes alerted immediately that I have a problem. I’ve got the wrist device and another one in the house where I can push the button if I need anything. They’re so inexpensive and it’s the safer thing to do. It should be mandatory to those who are older and living alone.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2016

    I'm 86 years old and I live with my son who is also a senior citizen. He had medical issues too. Medical Alert has been very helpful and easy to understand. It's a little necklace you wear around your neck, and so far it has enabled me to feel more comfortable and feel like there is help at hand if I need it. It has improved my life.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    My wife has a heart condition for 20 years. Last August she went into cardiac arrest. Then we decided we better have a Medical Alert device. The first day we had the device, she had it on her waist in that little holder. Unbeknownst to us, she must’ve leaned on it and the button, and before I knew it, there was an EMT at the front door. I apologized and he said, “No. Just consider it practice.” But I was absolutely confident with the response time. I call in every month and test it. We live a little bit on the edge, but we haven't had any problems. This model has a GPS, so it's one that can search out anywhere we are. Sometimes she forgets to carry it because she's feeling okay, but I’m on her all the time to carry it, so she does.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2016

    I had a knee replacement, a cervical fusion, and a lumbar laminectomy and so far, I'm pleased with my Medical Alert. I really liked the equipment, especially the bracelet. It has the ability to track wherever I am in the United States. So, compared to other medical alert services, this is superior because of the GPS. But the bracelet malfunctions too often. Several times, the equipment just goes off without me causing it to. On Monday, I fell and I had the bracelet on but the call button was in my bag and the Medical Alert responded. I've fallen twice and because I had it, I was able to get help right away. I recommend it because of the GPS but I don’t like the way the bracelet is made and I have to wear a bracelet.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2016

    I'm getting older and I was afraid I might fall or not be able to get up and that's turned out to be true so I purchased a Medical Alert device. I carry it in a pocket of a jacket since the cord around my neck rubs too much. I've had an emergency twice. They hurried and answered all the questions I want an answer to. I feel secured having the device with me and I'm totally satisfied with the service.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2016

    I got the Medical Alert for my mother and now, I have less worries. It's easy to use and comfortable for her.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2016

    I had two accidents within two years, have a steel rod in my leg, I'm 73 and I needed medical device in the house. I have more peace of mind now that I have Medical Alert. It takes a while before they answer because it keeps saying "emergency, emergency", but eventually they come on the line and the ambulance driver arrives real quick. I'm happy to have it.

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    Reviewed June 20, 2016

    I live alone and all of a sudden I came down with COPD. I use the wristwatch and it's easy to carry it around. The Medical Alert team has also been fine. I'd recommend them.

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    Reviewed June 19, 2016

    My family had the concern which led me to get the Medical Alert device. Now they don't worry as long as they think I'm wearing the device. I wear it and I hardly know it's there. I'd recommend them to people who think they need it.

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    Reviewed June 18, 2016

    I moved from an area with flat ground and now it's hills. I'm afraid of walking around on the hills and getting injured and so I got Medical Alert which I can wear around my neck. I have a little bit of peace.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2016

    I used another device which I could wear around my neck. It was small enough and I could use it around the house, and they checked on me periodically. But I can only use it in the house and surrounding areas so I changed to Medical Alert. The device I have goes everywhere with me. I carry it in my purse when I go out. However, it's too bulky to wear around my neck, and the lanyard is too long so I really don't put it on when I'm around the house.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2016

    I have AFib (Atrial fibrillation) where I could have a stroke if I don't get help. So far, I'm happy with my Medical Alert. I have it on my credit, pay it and don't worry about it. I slept wearing it, which wasn’t a good idea, and it went off. I started hearing this loud voice and I was upstairs away from the box and I didn't know how long the guy was shouting at me. But finally, I woke up and realized what had happened. I went down and reassured him that I was okay. On a whole, I was very impressed that they were able to wake me out of that sound sleep. The only thing I'm concerned about is that I work outside in the garden and my device doesn't work everywhere.

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    Reviewed June 15, 2016

    I’m alone. My son and daughter-in-law live upstairs but they both work and they’re out a lot. I have macular degeneration and they wanted me to have a medical alert device so when they weren’t here and if something happened, they would know that there was a help going to come. So I got one before and the old company was fine, but they were out of the U.S. and it would go off in the middle of the night and I’d be sound asleep. When my contract was up, I then checked out Medical Alert and went with them. Since having it, the kids have lesser worries.

    The device is a little big but they’ve got to have something substantial so I don’t have a problem with that. I only wear it at home so that’s okay and I just don’t pay any attention. A couple of times, I’ve bent over and hit the corner of something and I’ve set it off, but other than that, I know it worked. Their customer service is great, very friendly and they know their business. The girl on that call was very calm, cool, and collected which is nice. They’re very prompt and they’ve always been very nice and professional with anything I’ve had to call there to change.

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    Reviewed June 14, 2016

    My husband falls down, and since using Medical Alert, I don't worry about him as much when I go out. He keeps it on all the time and it's been great. A couple of times he has pushed it by mistake and right away somebody came on, so that was very good.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2016

    My Medical Alert device is too heavy to wear around the neck, so I don't wear it. The wristband is white and I'm not going to wear a white band around my arm all day. I accidentally hit the button one time when I went to bed. Although they responded and were polite, I'm really not satisfied with the device.

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    Hi Regis, I have shared your review with our escalation team and someone should be reaching out to you shortly to see if there is anything we can do to improve your experience. We want you to be happy with your Medical Alert device.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2016

    We got Medical Alert for my husband. He had a stroke and last summer he went outside on the porch a couple of times when I told him not to go. I was home at that time fortunately. We have five steps and he fell twice within a week. He's unsteady on his feet. I leave him occasionally for a whole day but I make sure he's wearing the Medical Alert button. The button gives me more peace of mind when I leave him for the day.

    My father was in need of a service like this a year or so before he passed away, and I was signed up to another medical service and when we were testing it, I didn't get any response at all and I said, "Well, this isn't for me, if you can't even get a response when you're testing it." With Medical Alert, the only experience that I've had was an accident but it showed us that it's working. I had been putting my husband's button in a dish when he wasn't wearing it, and since I'm home with him most of the time, he doesn't wear it all the time. We went out to supper, and when we got back, the police and an ambulance were here.

    Apparently, the button activated. I thought I'm gonna have to get rid of this thing, but then when I called them and told them the situation they said, "You're not supposed to put it in a dish. You're supposed to hang it up when he's not using it." I made a place to hang it and we have not had any more problems. Medical Alert had also called us while we were out but I was already on the road home and I don't answer the phone when I'm driving so they contacted my other contact who was my niece so everything seems to be working just fine. I would recommend them.

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    Reviewed June 11, 2016

    I have trouble walking and I fell. I got stitches in my head and my daughter was worried so she made me get a medical alert. I've set it off accidentally and their reps have been very pleasant and arrived real fast. Now, my daughter feels a little better with me having it. On the other hand, the lanyard is a little too long and the device is a little on the heavy side.

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    Reviewed June 10, 2016

    I had an open-heart surgery and my heart wouldn't straighten up. I had three heart procedures in a row, but after the second one, my brother, sister, and stepdaughter said, “You shouldn't be living alone.” I said, “Well, I'm not gonna move yet, so I'll just get a panic button,” and got myself a Medical Alert. I was wishing a couple of times, when it gets real muggy and warm, that I had gotten a bracelet, so I can take the necklace off and wear the bracelet. But everything's got a day or two when it's not real comfortable. I've been really satisfied with Medical Alert and it's wonderful to know it's here. I also have less worries since I can carry it with me - especially at times when driving to church is not a very good thing unless I've got security that I can get a hold of somebody if my heart stops or messes up.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2016

    I wear my Medical Alert around my neck and it's too big. Also, it has to be charged for four hours every day, which means taking it off and putting it in the gadget. That makes no sense. I had another medical alert service before and I like them better, so I'm going back to them.

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    Hi Jane, I have shared your review with our escalation team and someone will be reaching out to you today to help you sort this issue.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2016

    I live by myself and sometimes I’ll go all week and not even talk to anybody. My son was concerned that I would fall and nobody would know it for a long time so he signed me up for Medical Alert. I wear the device around my neck and it’s okay. However, the cord on it would come undone all the time. I would like to have it replaced but for some reason, it started holding together.

    When I first got the device, they called me once a month to make sure that it was working and I push the button and it went through. They don’t do that anymore and I don't remember to call them. I’ve done it one time and it didn’t go through like it was supposed to. So I had to rigmarole a couple of calls. It’s been at least two months since it’s been checked. Hopefully, it still works. I don’t know why they can’t just do it automatically once a month like they did to start with because that was so much easier. The rep said when everybody does that at the same time, it messes up their system. If they turn so many green lights on at one time maybe it wouldn’t have that problem. I figured as long as this thing is lit up, it’s supposed to be working. Other than that, if somebody really needed something like this, it would be a good thing to have.

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    Company Name:
    Medical Alert
    Address:
    1 Belmont Ave, 12th Floor
    City:
    Bala Cynwyd
    State/Province:
    PA
    Postal Code:
    19004
    Website:
    www.medicalalert.com