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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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    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2020

    I have to pay about $50 a month for Medical Alert but I'm kind of financially in bad shape right now. I don't work and I'm by myself. So I'm fixing to mail it back because there is somewhere I got to go stay for a little while. The lady that I’m going to stay with for a while has one and we can use the same one. But I love Medical Alert. I got to have one wherever I be. It saves lots of people’s lives if they can keep them. I sleep with mine when I had it.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2020

    I needed people to know where I was so I got a Medical Alert. I used it in an emergency before and my experience was fine. They responded within 10 to 15 minutes. It's a good product and it makes me feel secure.

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    Response from Medical Alert

    Hi Jane,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

    Stay safe,
    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePriceFall DetectionStaffBilling

    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2020

    I had a different medical alert device for several years, but I hardly ever used it. Then, I switched over to Medical Alert because I called that other company and I didn't get any response. And they turned to find out that they used it with something not quite right, so I dropped them and switched to this one. Recently, I had an incident. It wasn't an emergency, but I was doing a test and nobody came on. Then somebody at the cellular people called me and asked if there was a problem. I told them there wasn't and they said that for some reason I couldn't hear them. They told me that they would have somebody call me and see if there was something wrong because this is a new phone system. It's now a land cell instead of a regular land phone and it's got lots of problems. I talked to somebody named Jessica last week and told her about them. But nothing's changed yet. The phone is the pits and I hate it.

    Despite that, I don't have any problems with the Medical Alert. But in order to use it, I had to get a new piece of equipment which increased by $96 a year. And they were charging me something but their rep said that he'd reduce it, as long as I don't change. Maybe Medical Alert should contact the telephone company and tell them that their customer is not at all happy with their service.

    Other than that, someone called recently and told me about a device that I could wear around my neck which would find me wherever. It wouldn't be just here in the house but I should not wear it at night. And that's because if I fall asleep, it would alert the world. I got it and it was kind of big. Then, I have a sleep problem. I get really tired and sleep all at different times. So I got to thinking that every time I go to sleep, that's going to be to be telling them that something is wrong. So I sent it back and I haven't got my $60 back yet. But when I get my Visa credit card statement, I'm sure it'll be on there

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    Response from Medical Alert

    Hi Ruth,

    I've forwarded your complaint. Someone from our escalation team will reach out to you to discuss.

    Thanks so much for your feedback. We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

    Stay safe,
    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

    Verified purchase
    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2020

    With my age, if something happened, it's good to have Medical Alert to help me if I need it in an emergency. Thank God, I haven’t had to use it but it's there if I need it and it makes me feel safer. On the other hand, I feel like I just waste money on it. I haven't worn or used it and I don't know if I'm going to keep it. But it's better to have it than not to have it. If somebody has a condition where they would need it if something happens, especially if they are living alone, even if they’re not 50 or 60, they should have it. With Medical Alert, you feel like there's another person there that you can depend on. You could just smash a button and get help. So, it's important to anyone that needs to get help, specially in this town we’re living in.

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    Response from Medical Alert

    Hi Mary,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

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    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedFall Detection

    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2020

    Medical Alert is doing a good job. I've used the button once and they had to come out. I've also pushed the button several times by accident and they responded as quickly as they could.

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    Response from Medical Alert

    Hi Betty,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

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    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

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    Customer ServiceFall DetectionBilling

    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2020

    I live alone on the top of the mountains and there's nobody around. I'm 85 years old, so I need the Medical Alert. It gives me peace of mind. Last month, they called me and we tested it together. I'm always afraid to push that button that I'll end up with the fire trucks and ambulances in front of my house. Aside from that, I have no issues with billing and their customer service has been fine. They call on occasion to see if everything is working okay and I have no complaints.

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    Hi Theresa,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

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    Alex
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    Connect America Medical Alert

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPriceOnline & AppRefunds & PayoutsFall Detection

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2020

    I've had nothing but a lot of trouble with my Medical Alert. I had two of them that didn't work. I finally have one that works now. But I paid for a year then I changed it over. They charge me another $100-some. I called them 500 times. I called the lady at least twice a week and she said she was turning it over to her supervisor and they owed me a credit. But I've never seen it and I just get tired of calling them all the time. It's just been a big mess. I need to cancel it and get one that I don't have so much trouble with. I have two systems and I'm paying for both of them. I have not had a good experience at all with them.

    I had another system before and it was on my phone. I haven't had any problem with them but I wanted one that I could wear around my neck. The system I had before now has one that you can wear around your neck too. I probably need to talk to them and get a better deal because I don't need to be paying for two different things. The Medical Alert I have now, I don't use that much although I pushed the button when I first got it. I usually carry my phone with me. I have it by my bed.

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    Hi Kathryn,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

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    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2020

    Once, I fell right on my face on the concrete and I pushed my Medical Alert button. I live within a half a mile from a firehouse so they were here pretty quickly. Because of the fall, I looked like I've been through a meat grinder. But it was very comforting to know that the people were on their way immediately. So far, the people at Medical Alert have been very courteous any time I called.

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    Hi Laverne,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! I am so glad to know you're ok.

    We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

    Stay safe,
    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2020

    When I used the Medical Alert, it worked. I've been on the floor one time, I called them and they came and helped me up from the floor. They were really nice to respond. I had to keep ringing it, then finally they answered it. The man came and I told him to call my daughter. Then, they got in. The firemen came and they got me off the floor and put me in my chair. It was quick. I just laid there till they got there. The device is okay. I just get to have it around my neck. The way it hoops together worries me sometimes. It’s got that little black thing that pulls it together. That gets on my back or my neck sometimes. But I'm satisfied with it. I know I can push it and somebody will come.

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    Hi Georgie,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

    Stay safe,
    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPriceFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2020

    I need to have my Medical Alert disconnected. I've had it for at least a couple years, and I've never had an incident where I had to call for help. But I'm going to be moving and I'm going to get a cell phone and not have the landline. So I was gonna send it back. But I have not been unhappy about it. It's given me peace of mind that I can call if I need it, but I haven't needed it. It has made me be more careful. I was aware I had it. I am on blood center now. I intend to get something when I get the cell phone. I've been quite satisfied with it. It's cost me to have it when I didn't really need it, but then that's the thing you do. I'm glad I had it. If I needed it, then I would have had it.

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    Hi Patsy,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

    Stay safe,
    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

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    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2020

    I had a different medical alert system in the past and it was just for right in my home so I couldn't go anywhere with it. I wanted something if I did some traveling. I was given this little pack to plug in and get it all connected. I had gotten the new connection recently and got it all working again. Medical Alert gave me what’s supposed to be like a necklace with a round thing on it and I don't know how that works. I don't even see a button to touch on the necklace thing. I've only had this alert for about a month and I haven't used it yet. I'm wondering if this is even helpful to me. I have a necklace or a wrist band that has a button on it. As far as I'm concerned, that's what I would use, but I like the necklace idea better.

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    Hi Karen,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

    Stay safe,
    Alex
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    Connect America Medical Alert

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    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2020

    This guy kept on pushing and pushing and pushing and pushing so I finally took the Medical Alert. Then the windup happened here and I had to move to a high-rise. I couldn't do it, so I sent it back. I was a little annoyed about that. Their reps weren't that courteous and that made me annoyed because I've been with Medical Alert for quite a few years. But other than that, everything is fine. I'm completely satisfied. I'm very comfortable with it. I feel like I have a friend with me all the time.

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    Hi Eleanor,

    Thanks so much for your feedback. I am sorry you didn't have a good rep when you called. We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

    Stay safe,
    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePriceRefunds & PayoutsFall DetectionBilling

    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2020

    I set my Medical Alert off accidentally about five times, mainly in bed. I rolled over on it in bed and somebody told me I shouldn't wear it to bed. But that's where I feel I need it the most. I set it off in bed, then I have to go potty, and sometimes they're contacting me before I get back to the phone. But it hasn't been any long periods.

    The only thing I don't like about it is it only works on my property. If I go downtown, it doesn't work. When I first got it, I assumed it was gonna work off of my property. So, I went to the neighbors which I go quite often, but it didn't work that far off. Now, because of this, my cousin had to buy me a cell phone to take when I went out. I normally don't use a cell phone, but I keep it in my purse all the time. The only problem that I had recently, that somebody called me to sell me the button that goes off when you fall. I didn't want it but they sent it anyway, and they charged my credit card while I pay for the other one. I had to send it back. They charged me two months but I haven't been reimbursed.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020

    My mom no longer needed her medical alert device. We cancelled the service, mailed the device back with their preprinted return label. I was instructed to call back for the refund as she had prepaid. Today I have spoken to 6 agents, have been on hold for a total of 2 hours and am currently on hold waiting for a supervisor for the past 35 minutes. This is absolutely unnecessary. When they received the equipment, (they stated they had) they should have immediately issued a check refund to her address. Nobody has this amount of time to waste. Regardless of how good a product is, if customer service is horrendous it definitely affects the overall experience.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2020

    I'm older and know that the balance gets off and accidents happen. When you're alone, you need it. When I ordered it, all my questions were answered. I received it and I haven't had to use it, but I'm very happy with it. The alert button is a little large but it had to be that way. It's fine. I press the button and answer the questions. I've been told I could call in instead, but I don't do that. I press the button and they come on, ask if it's an alert, and then I say, “No, just testing.”

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    Hi Violet,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

    Stay safe,
    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedFall Detection

    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2020

    My nephew insisted on me having a Medical Alert device and everything is working out fine. I've used it twice by accident and it was a quick response. Once was when I was trying to pull something apart. I hit the thing around my neck, and then going down the stairs one time, I hit it again. Sometimes, I've a feeling I don't need it, but when I hear of all the other stories of people having problems, I do need it because of my age.

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    Hi Jeanette,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

    Stay safe,
    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

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    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2020

    My Medical Alert is bulky, but it's all right. I feel a lot better with it. One time, I accidentally hit my device, and I didn't have time to turn it off. They came on, and they were really polite and professional. I told them what happened and they were very nice about it. All in all, I’m satisfied and I can recommend it.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2020

    Medical Alert is good. I test it and it's fine. I like my device because if I fall, I got it.

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    Hi Johanna,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

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    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

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    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2020

    My niece takes care of me and she got me the Medical Alert. I'm 93 years old and still living in an apartment by myself. My niece wanted the device in case I fell. The device is okay. While I was washing dishes, I leaned up against the sink and the device went off. I didn't know that it went off though. Two people knocked on the door really hard. I told them I was okay and it just accidentally went off.

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    Hi Mabel,

    I am glad to know you are ok!

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

    Stay safe,
    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2020

    I've only had Medical Alert for a very short time and the very first month that I had it, I set it up. I punched it four times and didn't need anything. I had it on the necklace and it was so low that every time I would do anything, I would bump it. The response was immediate and I didn't even realize I bumped it until I heard the guy talking. I then shortened it up at the neck so that I wouldn't bump it as often, and it worked fine.

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    Hi Helen,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

    Stay safe,
    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

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    Customer ServiceCoverageFall Detection

    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2020

    When I've accidentally set it off, they've been right there. So I know that they're always there. I have it with me and have it in two different places in my apartment. I've called them if I've had a question. It seems like it's an insurance policy because I haven't fallen since I’ve had it.

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    Hi Marva,

    We are always here for you!

    Thanks so much for your feedback. We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

    Stay safe,
    Alex
    Customer Reviews Manager

    Connect America Medical Alert

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    PriceFall DetectionRatesRange

    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020

    I checked a few devices out and decided that price-wise and everything, Medical Alert was the best one for me to go to. It suits my needs and it’s comfortable to wear. I have the necklace and I wear the wristband mostly only when I'm working in my yard. I was just afraid if I wore the necklace, it might get tangled up in shrubbery or something when I'm working outside. So, I like to wear the wristband.

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    Hi Donna,

    Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

    Stay safe,
    Alex
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    Connect America Medical Alert

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020

    I had a stroke back in June, and I was in the rehab, and then I came home and then I fell again. I fell about three times in the last year. So it was time that I got something. My Medical Alert device is good. I wear it every day. I got two necklaces. One is that heavy one, and then I got a lighter one button to wear.

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    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020

    My Medical Alert system is working good. If you get hurt, you can mash that button and you can get help.

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    Customer ServiceFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2020

    I am happy with my Medical Alert system. I fell one night and they called. I took care of that myself but I was pleased they were right there on the phone. My brother is going to be 82 and I have been trying desperately to tell him he needs to get the Medical Alert because all he has is a little cell phone he carries around. I'm working on him because he drives everywhere. Although he's a good driver, you never know when things happen.

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    Sales & MarketingFall Detection

    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020

    I had a medical alert device before but their contraption failed quite a few times. It didn't work so I changed to Medical Alert. I saw their ad in the AARP magazine and I sent for it. Everything is going along okay so I have no problems.

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    Customer ServicePriceFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2020

    I had several falls and I live alone. Somebody recommended Medical Alert and I got them because they were not too expensive. In the beginning, it was very annoying because the device would start going off on its own. But it got over that after a while. I also understand that my device does not apply if you're outside and this particular plan only applies to being at home. But I'm very satisfied with it.

    It’s very comforting to know that my device is there and I’ve been fortunate that I haven't had to use it in a long time. The last time I did, my experience was amazing. My chair was rolling down over the carpet and I fell. I couldn't get up but I was very close to the phone. I called them and they were there in no time at all. They were the nicest couple, a man and a woman, and they knew exactly what to do. They knew where to get the key which was in the front desk and they checked me over. They asked if I was alright and I was. I was just very lucky. But they could not have been better and I couldn't have had nicer people that night. They were absolutely professional.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechFall DetectionStaffRange

    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020

    I got a Medical Alert because my husband passed away on September the 29th of last year, and I was falling a lot. My balance wasn't too superb, and it would be better for me to have something here. I didn't fall afterwards, but I had to go to my orthopedic guy and the surgery guy and did some exercises. I just wanted a safety precaution. Now, I wear my necklace to bed 'cause I have that on my nightstand, but during the day and anyplace else, I wear that bracelet.

    We had a hard time getting my phone and my jack to work in the machine part, but we finally did it. I tested my device when they said to test the unit in and out. I wanted to see how far my range is from my house if I was outside. It would go back to the fence line. I have four locks and it almost covered on the fourth lock, but not quite, but I was very well pleased with it. One time, I fell, but I caught myself 'cause I was close to the table, so I hit the alarm. When they came back on, I said, "I'd gotten up. I lost my balance, but I'm not hurt. I don't need any help."

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    Customer ServiceFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2020

    I love Medical Alert. If I conk out some place, I've got help I can get. When the button was set off by accident, the response was great. It doesn't change the day-to-day but it’s reassuring to have it.

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    Customer ServicePriceFall DetectionStaffBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2020

    Medical Alert was the only alert system that I saw and I needed to get one. My husband died last December and I didn't dare stay here by myself without some way for emergency. Once, I was leaning over a pond trying to get the pump running and filling it with water and somehow, I set the device off. Then another time, I was picking up branches and one of the branches set it off. I have a pacemaker and I have to wear one around my neck and the speaker has to be in my pocket. I don’t like that but I don’t know if there is any company that can help with somebody that has a pacemaker.

    Every time I call, it seems like they add something. It charges me more. This last time, it was for protection if something happened mechanically or if I broke it. I don't like the continuous adding on and they should stop. I haven't had it but six months now and there has been twice in that time that they've added on something extra and I'm not even positive what it’s for. I'm hard of hearing and I don't always understand what they're talking about. I have to assume that they're trying to help me but it just makes my bill that much bigger every month. Still, I recommended Medical Alert to a friend of mine but she hasn't decided on what she wants to do yet. Her husband is still alive so she still has some help when she needs it.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceRefunds & PayoutsFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2020

    A friend of mine thought I needed a Medical Alert in case I fell. I had fallen but never to the point where I couldn't get up. But I am getting older. Interactions with customer service have been kind of good and bad. They wanted more money and wanted to upgrade my service. It would cost a lot more if I would have to pay for it if it broke. They scared me. I needed the insurance on it so I upgraded the insurance. But my son told me that I don't even use the thing. I have poor vision and I move slowly.

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    Customer ServiceFall DetectionMonitoring Center

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2020

    At the beginning of the month, I always call Medical Alert for testing and customer service answers right away. I forgot to call for August though. I haven't had to use my device but as long as I have this ready here in case anything happens, I'm happy with that. I’m secure. Everything is good.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 9, 2020

    I'm at a certain age and I'm by myself. I figured if anything happened, I'd have to have someone that I could call. My experience with the reps at Medical Alert has been fine so far. I've had no problems. Mostly, I'm in the house, with this COVID now. When I go out, I take my device off of the charger. I put the part around my neck and I put the charger in my purse, and away I go. The only thing is they're always upping insurance for the parts for this and things like that. Whatever they charge for the month or the year, I thought that was all included. But I'm satisfied with my Medical Alert. As far as my experience with it, it's peace of mind in case you have to have help.

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    Customer ServiceFall DetectionStaffBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2020

    We purchased the Medical Alert for my husband. But he finally went to a nursing home so the kids wanted me to keep it for myself. The device is fine as long as we have power. And wearing is no bother. But I'm used to holding stuff up against me when I'm trying to do something and I set it off a few times. The response has been great. It comes on right away. The reps were good except they were bugging me about the bill that I owed them. But I got to the right person. We finally got that issue straightened out and everything's caught up. I just mailed the check Monday or Tuesday.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedFall DetectionStaffBillingFollow-Through

    Reviewed Aug. 7, 2020

    I got a lot of health issues and I live by myself. Then, blood thinning was causing my eyesight to go bad and before it started going bad, I thought I would get a medical alert service just in case. I feel safer with it but sometimes, I take it off to take a shower and I forget to put it back on. Still, I know that when I push the button, they' will be here in a little bit or somebody is.

    I hadn’t had any trouble with the reps but they got two bills for $5 and I've been trying to get them to cancel one of them because I don't need both of them. Also, somebody’s always calling me and saying they had a free life support thing. I wonder why I have to pay all the bills on this one if theirs was free. I don't know what the difference is and I don't think that much about it. I just think that things happen. There might be a time in life that it would come in handy because I accidentally got the button pushed one day and the emergency came fast. They started immediately letting me know that it went through so I appreciate that. It wasn’t long until a cop showed up at the door. So, they do what they say they will. I thank God I hadn't had a trip and I hadn't had a reason for calling them. I got a lot of flickering on the Medical Alert device at all times though and I don't know what it is. It flickers on and off, and then there’s one that stays on a long time.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed Aug. 6, 2020

    I live alone and I'm old. I had my neighbor check out Medical Alert. My experience with it has been good although it goes off once in a while by itself.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedFall DetectionBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

    I've had Medical Alert for years and I even had one that I took in the car, so that worked out very well. But I had seen the one that automatically goes off if you fall and it didn't work for me. It was too sensitive and it went off all the time if I moved. They quickly responded with me and even when it rang by itself. But every four hours in a couple of days, it would ring and I'd have to try to get to the thing upstairs to talk to them. So, I went back to the one that I have to push, which has been very fine.

    I had Medical Alert come with high blood pressure once and another problem. The policeman came and I didn't know why. Then, I was billed $25 for the policeman coming and he couldn't get in anyway because he didn't know the thing that I have outside to open the door. So, that didn't work out well. But every time I've had a problem, Medical Alert have called back immediately. I’ve had the device for about five years and I always took it in the car with me. I also took it to Florida with me so, it has been fine except the automatic one that I would never order again.

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    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2020

    I purchased the device because I was getting old and Medical Alert responded right away when the device was set off. The device is not very comfortable for me though. I’m allergic to a lot of stuff that I have trouble wearing it. If wear it around my neck, my neck breaks out but it’s okay.

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    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2020

    I'm 83 and I live alone, so I thought I'd better have a Medical Alert in case I have an accident. So far, everything's been good with the device. Now, I feel more secure about being here alone in case I fall.

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    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2020

    My Medical Alert works okay. When I ordered it, my husband wasn't well to get around and I wanted to get it for him. But then he passed away before he did so I thought I needed it, I’m being by myself. I wanna feel more comfortable that I know if something happens, I have something right with me who will get me help. I fell a couple of times, but nothing that they had to come out with me. But their response was very good.

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    Customer ServiceMaintenanceFall Detection

    Reviewed July 31, 2020

    I had an alert device for probably seven years or so but and I had a problem with them. There was an emergency and I wasn't at all satisfied with how they handled it. I have Medical Alert now and it's fine. I wear it around my neck. Customer service has been very good too. I have multiple problems and with some of them, time would be of the essence.

    I had 23 years in the Army and I've had cancer, diabetes, and a whole bunch of things. Last evening, I had to go to the hospital because I had DVTs or deep vein thrombosis. It's a clog in a major vein. If I don’t get it treated, a clot could break out and go to the heart or the brain and I may as well kiss the world goodbye. That was why at four o’clock this morning, we were at the hospital. My wife was here and I didn't have to use the device. I also can't drive anymore and I was just diagnosed with Parkinson's. Should something happen, I would need to be able to get in contact with emergency medical people right away. On the whole, I haven’t had to use my Medical Alert but all my contacts have been very positive.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsSales & MarketingPriceFall DetectionStaffRatesCommunication

    Reviewed July 30, 2020

    Some years back, I saw an advertisement and I had been disillusioned with Life Alert and they were priced so high I couldn't afford it, so I did have to quit it. Then I found an ad and I called Medical Alert and I was on their list for a while until I moved into this area. Every once in a while, I’d push that little button, and I had it until I moved over here. This facility here that I moved into is assisted living, and then they had their own. But all the other places that I was at, they stressed, “Wear it in the bathroom, in the shower. Don't take it off when you shower.”

    I take my device off. I put it on that little ledge. It was in the shower up above the direct spray, but it did get the mist and it killed it. The rep said, “She told you no water.” I said, ”She did not. Nobody told me don’t get it wet." He said, “It’s electronic. You don’t get the electronics wet.” I said, ‘I don’t know electronics.” We had to put a $100 deposit down on that to get it. I told the guy they're gonna have to give me another one. He said for another $100, I can. So I did without it for a while. The only thing that I hadn't quite figured out is if I needed somebody here in my apartment and I pressed for Medical Alert, they wouldn't come directly to my apartment. This facility that I’m in now is built in a square. There's a courtyard in the center, and they can't get inside unless they go to the front door.

    I had to push my button for Medical Alert and my daughter said that the fire department was outside and there are people. Everybody was confused. So, I need some kind of prediction. I don't think it was right for the rep to tell me “Well for another 100, you can have another pendant.” He said, “Well, they cost me more than that.” If he could have kinda given me a little browbeating like, “Don’t get it wet!” I said, “What good is it if you can’t get it in the shower?” But there is that panic button right by the shower. If you fall, you're not gonna be able to reach that panic button. Overall, I’m very satisfied with it.

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    Customer ServiceFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed July 29, 2020

    Medical Alert is good to have when you're old. I've known people that fall and couldn't get up. I had my button for years. But I got a new one now. It's comfortable and not too heavy. I wear it every day. You don't know when you're gonna fall or anything happens or you might get sick and can't answer the phone. Their reps are really nice people and I'm really satisfied with the device.

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    Customer ServiceFall DetectionTransparency

    Reviewed July 28, 2020

    I wear Medical Alert all the time. Then I got another one that they sent me. It is the updated version. So I have two of them here. When I had a real bad accident and couldn't even get to the phone, I just called on my device and it was really wonderful.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceFall DetectionStaffBilling

    Reviewed July 27, 2020

    If you wanted to be Stressed out try calling Medical Alert customer service for help. I called because GPS Service stopped working for location on mobile app to locate my mother. No one could help with error message/this service was new to them and no one had a answer. Request supervisor call back after each call still waiting. Called last week to cancel service and get a return label. Advise it would take 24-48 hour to email me return label. Called back after 4 days now advise back log and it can take up to a week. The catcher is that my service not cancel until product is returned. My refund for 3 months payments will be gone. Please don't call number for customer service on mobile app 925-948-0549 for customer service. You will never get customer service. This is just a promotional number.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed July 27, 2020

    The remote that you wear around your neck seems to get pressed so many times. If I leaned against the edge of the table or the counter it would get pressed and then they'd think that I needed assistance and they'd call my son. When I was talking with Medical Alert, somebody said that was probably too sensitive. They were gonna sent me another one. It had this new fall detection button and it was pretty good. I paid another $10 a month for it. But we still have problems with that being too sensitive. So finally, I called them 'cause I wanna get rid of this neck thing and to just have the bracelet which didn't have fall detection. So far, I haven't had any problems with the bracelet.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed July 26, 2020

    When my husband passed about 10 years ago, both my boys insisted that I get one. I've used it a couple of times. But now it's sitting in my house and won't work. It is frustrating ‘cause if I need it, I won't have it now. There's a green light and red light and they both blink all the time. I talked to the nice woman from Medical Alert and she told me that it wasn’t getting electricity. So I unplugged everything and then plugged everything back and it did the same thing. I turned it off because it was blinking, and then once or twice in the middle of the night, it started squealing and making that awful horrible noise. So, I'm paying $35 a month or so and I'm not getting anything out of it. Now, this is about the third one of these things and I'm fixing to go with one that I can use my cell phone because I wanna get rid of this landline.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPricePunctuality & SpeedFall Detection

    Reviewed July 25, 2020

    Medical Alert cost me less. I have everything I needed on the phone, and then they just sent me all my equipment in the mail just like every other company. I didn't have any difficulty setting up my equipment. I've used the button accidentally and I've had the ambulance here. The ambulance was very prompt. From the time that they called me back, the ambulance was here in no time. I did it when I was down the basement and my pendant hung down to the washing machine and I set it off. And by the time I got upstairs, the ambulance crew was at my door. I'm happy with Medical Alert.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed July 24, 2020

    A friend had Medical Alert and I got one too. I'm alone and I just thought this would be a precaution. I wear the device around my neck and it's comfortable but I don't use it every day. I should though. The last I used, which was the day before, it was working. But I usually try to hang it on the little post on the headboard because if I turn over and I happen to hit that little button, then it’ll go off. I don't wear it to bed for that reason. I have to be careful during the day as well when I bend over sometimes. There's a wristwatch with it too but I don't really need that.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed July 23, 2020

    I used my Medical Alert once. I fell in the bedroom and had to call the ambulance. There were a bunch of people that came and they took me to the hospital.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceFall Detection

    Reviewed July 22, 2020

    My daughter told me to get the Medical Alert because I'm wobbly on my feet. I walk with a walker and they thought it'd be safe. I used them twice already. My Medical Alert calls the ambulance service to come to the house and then they dial my daughter at the same time. They were real quick because I'm about two blocks away from a firehouse. I feel safer with it. I also got a wristband to go outside. I even got their insurance in case my Medical Alert button was lost or broken. I pay $60 a year for insurance to replace them.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedFall DetectionMonitoring Center

    Reviewed July 21, 2020

    I used to go out a lot. When I would make a quick turn, I would get a little dizzy. I decided to get a wristband type Medical Alert device and so far, the device has been working alright. It's a little expensive but it's a good device. The response time of the Medical Alert team is pretty good. When I used the device they were at my place in less than five minutes.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2020

    My aunt passed away. I am trying to reach the billing department to get an address to return the device and report her death. I have been on hold for 2 hours and 30 minutes. Apparently they have no problem selling devices and billing for services, but heaven help the customers that need help with their billing.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed July 20, 2020

    The dog got under my feet and I fell. It wasn't very hard. But I couldn't get up because there was nothing around me to pull me up with. But I got a good response from Medical Alert.

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    Punctuality & SpeedFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed July 19, 2020

    Previously, I had a different emergency alert device company and I got discouraged with them because every six months, I had to replace their device. I told them to cancel it and I went with Medical Alert. I'm 85 and I live by myself. It's better knowing I have my Medical Alert. I wear my bracelet or necklace and I can get to it really quickly if I need help. It has been alright having it and the quality is fine. But then, I have to carry the bigger part of the system with me that goes on the charger to get the other part to work. I didn't have to carry a charger with my previous device which is why I ought not to with Medical Alert. Still, I've recommended their device to several people. I've told them what I had before and how my new device works.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsFall DetectionBilling

    Reviewed July 18, 2020

    My daughter got Medical Alert for me because I'm gonna be 80. She thought I needed it. I haven't used it. I don't like what they're charging me. I talked to a lady, and she said they're going to give me the money back. They said it'd be $27 and something a month, but they were charging me like 93. Then the next month was 176. I had a guy called me and asked me for my debit card. I said, "What's this about?" He said it's for Medical Alert. I said, "Yeah. But it just took out of my account, 91." "Oh, I know about that. But we need more money." I said, "Well, it comes out direct." He hang up.

    See, they were taking money out of my account, but this is the lady. But I talked to a guy and he says, "That's all right. We'll just take it out of your account anyway." I said, "Well, sorry. My credit card has been cancelled." No matter what I said, they're gonnq keep charging me. So, I called the credit union and they gave me a different debit card. She said the 176 would be another six months. That's what it's supposed to be. Every six months I pay 176, but they were charging me every month. I was unhappy about it. But so far, I haven't had to use it. It's right next to my bed.

    I'm very dissatisfied with how Medical Alert handled things. But other than that, I haven't had a chance to use my device. This could possibly save my life once I start going out walking. I have two daughters. One said, "Well, mom, all you have to do is dial 911. They'll get here just as fast." But my oldest daughter said, "I think you should have it mother." So, I try to take it with me. If I have that thing around my neck and something happens, I could just push the button. That would be the difference there.

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    Punctuality & SpeedFall Detection

    Reviewed July 17, 2020

    I had another medical alert device before. I've pushed the button quite a few times and they were quick getting here. I was satisfied with it. My daughter set up the Medical Alert for me and I like it better than the previous one I had. I can go outside and anywhere I need to. It’ll get in touch with somebody if I push the button or if I fall, it’ll do it itself. I got it on my neck and I'm supposed to test it every month to make sure the batteries are good.

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    PriceFall DetectionStaffBattery Life

    Reviewed July 16, 2020

    I've fallen a lot and I wanted a Medical Alert. I like it but I had to charge it a lot. The charge lasts about a week. But their reps have been real polite.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed July 15, 2020

    In the two months I've had my Medical Alert, the device I've gotten from them has been fine.

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    Reviewed July 14, 2020

    With Medical Alert, I can get somebody to me very quickly. I've spoken to their reps and they're pretty good. The necklace device I got from them has been good as well.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2020

    I'm out in the country and alone a lot of times. I needed to have a way of contacting someone if something happened to me. I went with Medical Alert and their reps were very polite and helpful. I got a bracelet from them which I wear every day. I'm satisfied with this company.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed July 10, 2020

    I've had the Medical Alert device for a couple of months. I feel fine now that I have it and I hardly notice it at all when I wear it.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed July 9, 2020

    I'm widowed who lives by myself and my daughters don't live close by. Also, I live in the mountains and we have some pretty heavy winters and sometimes my phone goes out. I had an incident where I was real sick and I had a fall at home and I would not get up. I wound up being in the hospital and a nursing facility. When I got home, I decided I better have a little extra precaution so I got Medical Alert. I used it in March of last year because I got really ill and I had to call 911 myself. I wound up in the hospital again and went to a nursing facility. My overall experience with them is very good.

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    Customer ServicePriceFall Detection

    Reviewed July 8, 2020

    I took the device out of where it was charging ‘cause it was blinking. I put it back and somebody said, “Charging is completed. It's going on.” I tried to call the Medical Alert people to check to see if it's working all right. I haven't had to use the button yet but as long as I can push it and somebody will come.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedFall Detection

    Reviewed July 7, 2020

    The device I wear around my neck is very sensitive and for some reason, something touched it one morning and it went off and they called. They were very quick on it.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed July 3, 2020

    I’m satisfied with Medical Alert and wearing the device is okay. I have never used it before but I always check it to see if everything is okay.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2020

    I live alone and it is nice to have Medical Alert. In the house, I don't wear the device 'cause I sweat a lot. But I put it on every time I go out. It is my protection. If I get out and feel bad, I know that I can push that button. It has worked wonderfully. I had heart surgery in January and I decided to still keep it on for a while.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed June 27, 2020

    I've always had Medical Alert. I had to call in for the checkup every month and then I moved, so I had to recheck it again. I got in contact with somebody and they took all the information again. I have to be almost right on top of it to get an answer. But that might be due to the fact that they were be busy. Other than that, I'm fine with it.

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    Punctuality & SpeedFall Detection

    Reviewed June 26, 2020

    I'm 86 years old and I live alone. I have the stairs and uneven ground at home and very cold winters. I spent a couple of years doing my research and I bought the one from Medical Alert this past spring. The device is the big one that catches you anywhere so I don't have to be within 100 feet or whatever that number is. I can go to town and if fall in the parking lot like I've done a couple of times, it'll send an alert. They're quick on answering it when I push the button by accident. I'm grateful that I have it because I'm moving from a huge house to a much smaller house. I don't have to use those stairs as much as I have to in this house. So we'll just see how a year goes and what happens.

    Medical Alert could’ve had somebody come here and show me how to deal with some of the problems I had with the product itself, not how it would operate. The one I'm wearing is the one that goes off all over the place if I go beyond my little amount that you're supposed to stay in when you're wearing it. The string that holds it around your neck was so long and huge and I had no idea what the mechanism of the whole thing was. It was hanging everywhere so I just hacked it off. I'm doing the best I can but it still really needs to be prettied up. If they had been able to do a better job with that, I would’ve been a lot happier.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed June 11, 2020

    My Medical Alert device has been good to have.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed June 10, 2020

    Somebody told me about Medical Alert and I thought that getting it was a good idea at my age. I test the button all the time, and I like the response very much. The only thing that I did not like was that I haven't got a call for the heart and stroke. So, I decided to cancel it. When I got my statement, the amount was there, but I hope that I get credited to that amount. I wear the device all the time just in case. If I fall, I can press the button and someone will come.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed June 9, 2020

    I feel more secure with my Medical Alert device.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2020

    I'm an elder in a wheelchair. I've had a stroke and I live alone so I have my Medical Alert. I wear the thing on my neck 24/7. I'd push the button if I'm calling for help. One time, I called in as I was having a heart attack and an ambulance took me to the hospital.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed June 7, 2020

    Before I got Medical Alert, I fell on the floor and couldn't get up. I stayed on the floor all night. I stay here by myself and my daughter said that she can't be here all the time, so we should get Medical Alert. Right after I got it, I fell on the floor. I started bleeding and nobody was here but me. When I called it and they came to pick me up. I'm really proud of my Medical Alert. I try to keep it where I can see it all the time when I'm in the house. I wear it when I go out and when I go upstairs. I'm satisfied with the experience.

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    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed June 6, 2020

    I tried to check my bracelet out the other day. I have a real problem with that. They talked to me, but it's just so confusing. I don't always understand what they're talking about and saying. And they didn't seem to understand why I wanted to talk to them and do that. I don't know if the bracelet ever got checked or not.

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    Customer ServicePriceFall DetectionStaffRates

    Reviewed June 6, 2020

    I'm an old person and I'm at home alone a lot. With Medical Alert, I like having the security of knowing that even if I don't have my phone with me, I do have access to letting someone know I need help. But the part that disillusions me is every once in a while, they'll call and they'll say that I need something added to the device and it increases the price. I have a very low income and it's hard to afford it.

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    Reviewed June 5, 2020

    The people who sold the system were all right. I just don’t like that they take the money out of my account each time without asking me. It comes out every three months. If I’d want to cancel, they’ve already taken the money.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechFall DetectionBilling

    Reviewed June 4, 2020

    I've had Medical Alert for many years. It appealed to me that I needed to be covered. I feel comfortable having it especially I don't have anyone staying with me at night. The only thing I didn't like was three times that I pressed the button, the fire trucks came. I got a bill from them for $600 and I'm only two blocks away from the hospital. That bothered me. I was thinking of discontinuing this Medical Alert. But then, they came back. I've used them twice since that time and I haven't been getting any bills from them. I think it goes to my insurance and it's been okay. I've been handled by very good doctors so I’ve been doing better. They've been here within five minutes after I call because I'm near the fire department. Overall, it worked out for me.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed June 3, 2020

    I tried another medical alert but didn’t like it. It just wasn’t for me. I saw Medical Alert on TV, called the number, and got it. I like it. I wear it every day but I take it off at night and set it by my bed because I'm afraid I'm gonna push the button in my sleep. I also like their response when I tested the button. It was wonderful.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed June 2, 2020

    Previously, I had a device that would automatically call Medical Alert that was too fat. It showed under everything and was in the way. Now I have one wherein I have to perfectly keep on pushing a button. I like it better than the fatter device I had.

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    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed June 1, 2020

    The Medical Alert device team has taken care of whatever problem we’ve had. They’ve always been really nice.

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    Reviewed June 1, 2020

    Everybody from Medical Alert seems to be pretty good. Most of the time, they call and remind me to do my machine. Sometimes, I forget to call them. I live alone so that's why I got it. I picked out some kinda plan for the product. The button is good. I only put it on like when I'm in the house sometimes and when I go outside.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageTechFall DetectionStaffMonitoring Center

    Reviewed May 31, 2020

    I have some balance problems as well as physical problems. So I thought it was time to get a Medical Alert device. I have been off and on home healthcare for four years and they highly suggested it too. Medical Alert makes me feel more competent and safer. I've had Medical Alert for a few years now and it's the third style I've had. I like the coverage that it has. Now, I do not sleep in it.

    Three years ago, I fell in my bedroom. I had to use the device twice there, and they called 911, and they came and picked me up and hauled me off to the hospital. I was trying to call my son and I couldn't reach him. The operator for the GreatCall stayed on the line and she kept trying to call my son until she reached him. It was at night and he was on a business call. She reached him and she stayed on the line until he got over here, which was across town from him, where he was living. That really helped me that she got him before I went to the hospital and my big Boxer dog was trying to help the drivers.

    I fell one time on the street. It was at the veterinarian's office. It was on the sidewalk, in front of my car. I was carrying my little Schnauzer dog into the vet and couldn't get up. The women who were employed there saw me and they came running out and then the doctor came out and lifted me up on my feet, and someone else carried my dog and went in. And the vet had me stay for a little while before I tried to leave. So, I've had some good experiences with Medical Alert. I had an operator on the line all the time talking to me and she wanted to know if I was all right. I told her that veterinarian and his employees were getting me inside and I was okay. So, she got off then.

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    Customer ServiceFall DetectionStaffMonitoring Center

    Reviewed May 30, 2020

    Everybody at Medical Alert has been nice. When I don't feel well and I get a little frightened, I call them. Their response time has been okay so far and I'm satisfied with the service. Having this device makes me feel safer. If I need help, I get help.

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    Reviewed May 29, 2020

    I talked to salespeople from both Medical Alert and another company. It seemed simpler to sign up with Medical Alert and you had to fill up more stuff with the other one. However, it was kind of a hard sell on getting something to protect the equipment if something was to happen to it. When I was doing some work in the garage and using a big drill, the shaking of the drill set it off. I didn’t hear the landline ringing. I usually take it out into the garage with me, but for some reason, the one time that you don’t do something, that’s when it’s needed. I had my cellphone with me and it rang. It was my daughter. She asked if I was all right. I said that I was fine. I asked that was wrong and she said that the ambulance was on the way. I told them I was fine and that it was a mistake. It was nice to know that the device works.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedFall DetectionMonitoring Center

    Reviewed May 28, 2020

    Medical Alert is great. I had hit the device a couple of times where it was a mistake and they answered right away. I told them I hit it by accident and then they wrote it down. But yesterday, I fell and they called me, and we had no problem. I asked them to call one of my emergency contacts, my husband. I think they decided to have the paramedics come.

    My husband was at the grocery store checking out so he couldn't get right over here. But I was all right. When the paramedics came, I told them that my walker was over there and I was over here, and when my husband came home, he said, "See, I told you to use the walker all the time." I had hit my head but the paramedics did a neuro exam with the light. They felt my whole head and I didn't have any bumps. They checked my blood pressure and asked me if I wanted to go to the hospital. I didn’t think it was necessary. Everything happened fast and I'm doing okay today.

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    Reviewed May 27, 2020

    I have my Medical Alert around my neck all the time and carry on my regular routine. I feel more secure with it. My husband went to rehab and I’m alone in the house. I needed somebody or something to help me if anything happened. If I didn't have it, I wouldn’t go out in the garden and work out there in the heat. I don’t do it any more than I have to, and I take precautions even though I have the Medical Alert. But I pull the weeds that I wouldn’t pull otherwise. They are wonderful and very nice. One time, I fell and they came, and everything was all right. I wouldn’t be without my Medical Alert.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed May 23, 2020

    I live alone and one of my friends told me about Medical Alert. I haven’t had to use it, but it’s great. I test it occasionally and the response is very good.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2020

    I decided to get a Medical Alert device because I’m up in age and being alone. Everything is fine with my Medical Alert.

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    Customer ServicePriceFall DetectionStaffBattery Life

    Reviewed May 21, 2020

    I'm 92 years old and I don't have any family here. I have a helper during the week, but I live alone at night and on the weekends. I needed the protection. My niece in Atlanta told me to get something, and I did, but I wasn't very happy with it. I decided to change companies and I changed to Medical Alert, and I've been very happy so far. If I fall, then I can just punch the button and somebody would at least talk to me. However, this thing that I bought is more sophisticated. If I fell over unconscious, that's not very good for me, so I'm getting ready to cancel that part of the plan.

    Still, one of the best things that I like about Medical Alert is when I got the little collar around my neck, and then, they also sent me a watch that I could put on my wrist. I absolutely love that because I don't like the thing hanging around my neck. My device is only for in my condo, not outside, and I keep that with me all the time, either on my wrist or in the pocket of my shirt when I'm at home. It also has a testing program on it that I'm supposed to do every month and I've done it twice. When we test it, it comes on and I talk to somebody immediately, so I like that a lot. They ask if I need help as well.

    Another thing is that, I don't have to charge the device. It stays charged because it goes through the electric system. The other company's phone that hangs around the neck didn't stay charged very well and I had to charge it myself. All in all, I'm very happy with Medical Alert's product and it makes me feel secure because if I were to fall up here on the weekend, my helper wouldn't find me 'til 9 o'clock on Monday morning, so I could be here from Friday night 'til Monday if I didn't have some device.

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    Reviewed May 20, 2020

    I'm an epileptic, so I have to have a device that has fall detection. I had another one before and it was supposed to have fall detection but it didn’t. I had a seizure and I don’t know how long I laid outside. On the other hand, the Medical Alert device has indicated the seizure every time and there's an immediate contact with my husband as well. Technology is life-saving. One time, I had a seizure and my husband was sleeping soundly, so he didn't know. The unit went off and they called him immediately. He got up and he found me around the bed on the floor. They asked if we needed an ambulance and he said yes, so they came. They wouldn’t disconnect until the EMT spoke with him too.

    Medical Alert is absolutely fantastic and I couldn’t ask for a better company. I wouldn’t change it either. When I’ve called in for questions or for testing, they had wonderful customer service. The unit also goes off and says a fall has been detected when I’m in my office and I accidentally moved and it has hit the desk. I then hold it for two seconds so it shuts off. All in all, I’m very pleased with it.

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    Reviewed May 19, 2020

    Testing the Medical Alert device went really well. The people got back with me. But when I sometimes clean my pool and I lay up against the device, it is so sensitive. The watch is better than the necklace and I need to go back to it.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed May 19, 2020

    I fall down and can’t get up, and when I got on the internet, I found Medical Alert. I read about it and so I went ahead with the project. However, the necklace part, the black cord, of my device had worn out so I had to get a metal chain. The chain is fine except for the little metal clasp that clamps the two black strings together that go to the pendant. Those stick into my skin and they're irritating. But Medical Alert does good work. They want to call an ambulance but unless I am hurt, I don't need an ambulance. I just need the fire department to get me up. So if I call the fire department, they pick me up and when they evaluate that I'm hurt, then that's the time for the ambulance, not initially.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsFall DetectionBillingRatesTimeliness

    Reviewed May 18, 2020

    I had a Medical Alert that I sent back. I didn't like it. It couldn't get on very well and it took forever. Also, it was too big, it kept bumping things. I was getting that automatic falling, and that was not necessary. Then, I got a letter thing. I've never sent it back, and they were stopping me June 15th. But, the day before that, I called about the billing. I do automatic banking on my computer banking, and they had charged me $271. That was the price they charged when I got the first one. They charged that twice, and I was not using that.

    I was paying monthly on the second one I got with the smaller bracelet, and I also called about that. They were charging this $271 again. And that was the sixth month's charge for the first one I had. Also, they were charging me monthly, so the whole thing was like $307. I called and the girl said they would give me a refund. They were going to give me $220, so it was less than I was charged. And I got this charge they were making was for June. Anyway, I let go of that, and I got that settled.

    Then the next day, they have sent this big, long legalist form that I couldn't even get through. It was a very small print. When I got this letter saying they were dropping me, I couldn't call back about that. So, I didn't want it anymore with all this confusion. The company didn't seem to know what was going on. The shipping and handling was not getting in touch with the financial part, so it was a big mess. So, I canceled everything. In the beginning, nevertheless, I did not have any complaints about it.

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    Customer ServiceFall DetectionTimeliness

    Reviewed May 17, 2020

    My daughter recommended Medical Alert. It's okay. I put it on at night when I go to bed. It goes off very easily though. I sit down at the table and so I bumped it. If I'm dressing or undressing, if I put it down underneath my shirt, it can go off. This one goes off and this is my second one. But they respond right away. It also makes me feel more secure and it definitely works.

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    Punctuality & SpeedFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed May 16, 2020

    When I got this new button from Medical Alert, I haven't fallen or anything where I needed it to come on, but they used to come and check on me once in a while, but I haven't heard it for a long while. I'm over 90 years old and I'm here alone. My nephew didn't want me falling. I have stairs to go downstairs. I like it in case I would fall and if I need help because I don't have anyone here in town. One time, I bumped this button, and they showed up here in no time at all. They were okay and were very quick.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed May 15, 2020

    The Medical Alert is a good device. It's something my wife wanted me to have. I was diagnosed with kidney cancer and I got weak. I’m home by myself most of the time and she's at work. I call once a month to make sure it's working and it works well. I’ve accidentally used it so many times now. It goes off pretty easy. But I would hit the button back immediately and it would say the call had been canceled.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed May 14, 2020

    A lot of the information on Medical Alert was not given to me originally. I had a really bad fall at the house and I couldn’t get through it because I wasn’t holding it down long enough. My leg turned black. I’m on blood thinners, so it was really ugly. But I'm fine now and they have called me and instructed me on how to do it after the fall. The gals who called and gave the information have been very good. I feel more secure with Medical Alert. It makes a difference, especially when my husband is not here.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed May 13, 2020

    My husband passed away on October 15 so I live alone. AARP had an advertisement for Medical Alert so I called up. I feel safer when I have the device on me. I got the special thing where if I fall and I don’t have to press the button, it will go and in the beginning, I had to be very careful that I put it down very careful at night. They said I should test it every month so I do that. I first call the number on the device and then they set up and call. It doesn't take that long to get a response. And their reps have all been nice and helpful. Sometimes, I press it by mistake but then I just press it again for two seconds and they would cancel it.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed May 12, 2020

    I’ve called Medical Alert by mistake three times already. The third time was when I had it charging at night and when I was putting it in, it kinda flipped over. They thought it was a call. I feel real embarrassed about that. But other than that, it’s been great. The nice thing is that I know that it works because even though those were error calls, I was very aware of how quick the service was and how responsive. And they were very understanding. I’m 83 years old and my fingers don’t work very well. I have arthritis on my fingers and it slipped and fell hard on the bed.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed May 11, 2020

    I had the Medical Alert button and system and I wasn't happy with it. I pushed the green button several times when I fell and couldn't get up. The button lit up, but the device they had me plug in and put on still didn't work. I called them after I got out of rehab and got back home. One guy kept saying that it wasn't plugged in. I told him it was. My daughter my and granddaughter had their chargers plugged into it and they worked so I knew that outlet worked. He kept trying to act like it wasn't plugged up and that was why it wasn't working. I said that it has been plugged in ever since I got it. He asked if I tested it. I told him I did two or three times, and it worked every time. But when I needed it, it wasn't there. He kept arguing with me and acting like it was my fault it didn't work. He was rude and determined to blame it on me. Before that happened, they were really nice and polite.

    Then we waited for a return label to put on the box that it came in. We got the label on it and I told my daughter to unplug the device and bring it. She did then that thing started working when it was unplugged. Then Medical Alert called and asked if I needed help. I said I did a long time ago and they weren't there for me. Thus, I couldn't get satisfaction at all. I told them that I would send it back and that I wanted my money back. It cost $170 to get it started and then they were taking $30 out of my account a month. They said I'd get every penny I paid to them. But they haven't sent it to me. I don't wanna discourage anybody. It's just that a lot of people depend on things like that.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceFall Detection

    Reviewed May 10, 2020

    I saw an advertisement for Medical Alert and I liked the whole idea of what they offered as well as the cost. I purchased the device is because I live alone, I have balance issues, and I have to use a walker to get around the house. I originally wore the one around my neck. But whatever the button is attached to broke. I then took the one that you wear around your wrist and I've been wearing that ever since. I thought Medical Alert was gonna send me a new thing to put one around my neck but they didn't. That aside, the device is working quite well. The only thing that I've had any difficulty with is that I’ve set it off a couple of times accidentally. I hit something instead of the alarm. Customer service responded practically immediately.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed May 9, 2020

    My sister decided that I needed Medical Alert because I am alone often. I've had it for two years and it’s more for her peace of mind.

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    Customer ServiceMaintenanceFall DetectionBilling

    Reviewed May 8, 2020

    I moved and the other place I lived at provided the service for Medical Alert. It was nice. I had a call about adding the phone option and I talked to someone there then. I had fallen and broken my wrist, quite an apropos phone call and I did not have the service at the time so they’ve added it. I’ve gotten a bill for it at $10 a month and I got a bill for $30 for three months. They also called and had me test it and it went fine.

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    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed May 7, 2020

    I live with Arlene but she works so I’m home alone all day. In case I fall down, it would be nice to have something to have somebody come and help me. I got Medical Alert. My device is fine. It just hangs around my neck when I put it on. It doesn't touch my skin. It’s working properly.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed May 6, 2020

    I’ve taken some bad falls and usually, my son is with me, but not always. So, I thought I should have Medical Alert. Everything is going okay. If something should happen, then I can get a hold of somebody if I’m alone. My device is too heavy though. I wear it mostly all the time. I have one around my neck, and it’s a pain in the neck. Other than that, it makes me feel a little safer.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed May 5, 2020

    The company I was using was going out of business, so I had to find someone else. My daughter thought that Medical Alert offered the best buck. So, she called them. I used my device when I fell. The ambulance came and they helped me off the floor. I didn't break anything and nothing was wrong. So, I signed a waiver and they left. They were really quick to respond. I’ve hit the button a couple times when I didn’t need it, and I told them it was just an accident. They just marked it down as such. It was just a clumsy accident when I hit the button. I feel assured that my Medical Alert is always here with me. I wear it all the time, except during bedtime at night. But I feel very confident having it here.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed May 4, 2020

    My son and his wife encouraged me to get a medical alert device. I live with them and they both work, and I needed a lifeline. I talked to my son and he said that would be the best thing I could do. I got Medical Alert. It went off twice, but I didn’t know what happened. I didn’t punch a button. It went to him and also to my granddaughter. They found out that it wasn’t anything wrong. I wear my necklace when I’m alone. I don’t do without it. It’s got the button on it to punch. I have the watch right here with me, too. So, I’m well-equipped with it if I need it. I feel safer with it.

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    Customer ServicePriceFall DetectionRates

    Reviewed May 2, 2020

    I bought a Medical Alert device in case I need it. However, it has not been very well with them. Some irate man would call me from their place because I hadn’t called them. Fortunately, somebody stopped him from calling me there. Also, they could reduce the price a lot. $50 is ridiculous. If I can find a different company, I’ll probably go.

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    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed April 29, 2020

    I’m 80 years old, I’m alone, and I thought the device might make me safer. I already had one for my husband and it was one that I had to use a landline on. But with the one I got, you don't have to use a landline. I wear it around my neck. I use it if I’m out and about. The only problem I have with it is that the person answers it sounds terrible. I don't know if it’s too loud or if it’s the machine itself. It seems like they're yelling at me to get it. The voice isn’t clear. It’s sometimes hard to understand. But I’m not that hard of hearing.

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    Fall Detection

    Reviewed April 23, 2020

    Everything's going fine. The device is right by the front door. I don't even have to wear it around my neck anymore. But I'm very satisfied.

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    Customer ServiceFall Detection

    Reviewed April 21, 2020

    I was sick and I was in a nursery home. Then, I came home and we decided on getting a button. My husband chose Medical Alert. I've hit the button accidentally a couple of times and the response was fine.

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    PriceFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed April 20, 2020

    Medical Alert sent me a little red flashlight when I first got their device. A month ago, a rep promised that they would send me another one of them. But then, they did not. Still, I'm satisfied with Medical Alert's service. They check up with me from time to time if my device is not on the charger. Currently, they automatically charge my account every month and their device and service are there for me. They're friendly too. If there's anybody who needs a medical alert system, I would recommend this company.

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    Reviewed April 20, 2020

    The people at Medical Alert are very knowledgeable. My daughter decided to get me this and it has eased her mind a lot about me in case I need something. But I'm pretty much self-sufficient. I have the one up on the chain thing. I just put it around my neck and go about my daily life.

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    Customer ServiceFall DetectionStaffMonitoring Center

    Reviewed April 19, 2020

    Medical Alert's people are very helpful. I've been with them for a year and a half and I feel secure having their device. Their response time is excellent. It's a good device for anybody who is elderly and lives alone to have.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedFall Detection

    Reviewed April 18, 2020

    I took two falls and broke my hips. My son got me a Medical Alert device and now I have the one that goes off if I fall. I dropped it the other day though and so the device went off. I had to tell everybody that I was alright. Still, Medical Alert's team responded quickly. I feel very secure with their device 'cause my son gets a call too. I never put the device down.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedFall DetectionRates

    Reviewed April 17, 2020

    I live alone and my children thought it was best that I have something in case there was an emergency. I've had Medical Alert for many years now and their customer service has been fine. They've been pretty quick in responding. However, I have an issue going with them. Somebody called me out of the blue and said they were from Medical Alert and they wanted to sell me a Medical Alert. I said I have one. I was not interested. But they charged me. I called the company and I said I didn’t order it. They said they'd have to investigate it. I’m still waiting for them to get back to me.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedFall Detection

    Reviewed April 16, 2020

    I'm 89 and I have a heart condition. My wife is in her 80's and has leg trouble where she could possibly fall and not be able to get up. One of my wife's friends said that she has Medical Alert and that it was very good. Having it makes us feel more secure. When I press and test it, they respond very quickly.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2020

    I had a knee replaced and lived alone. My children felt that it was time to get a medical alert device and got Medical Alert. I had gotten a call a couple of months later and they talked into the pendant that if I fall, it would automatically go off. However, it was not activated so I returned it, but it showed up on my Discover card and I have yet to have it taken off. I find that the charming rope that it's on is sometimes where it shouldn’t be and I have to fix it. It's very annoying, but other than that, I've had no problems. I've had one friend say that she liked my Medical Alert and got it too.

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    Fall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed April 14, 2020

    I’m glad I got my Medical Alert, except for the tugging on me. I’m on oxygen too so I also have to wear that over my neck but it’s not bad. I decided to get it because I tripped up here when I was climbing on the stairs to reach the cupboards and I’m here all by myself. With my luck, it would have taken weeks before anybody found me, although my grandson brings in my newspapers and my mail to me. But I saw Medical Alert in the paper and thought I would give it a try. My brother-in-law has here when I purchased it and the rep gave him directions on how to hook it up, and it was good to go. It’s doing okay so far.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed April 13, 2020

    I wish that the Medical Alert watches weren’t as expensive to replace. However, their customer service is friendly. And once, by accident, the device went off and they were quick to respond.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2020

    I’m 62 years old and I was diagnosed with MS. So, I was on a walker and have a potential for falling. I have the Medical Alert device but the necklace doesn't work for me. I don't use it at all and I can’t stand that stuff around my neck. It’s not like a piece of jewelry or something that you put on temporary and take off. And it gives me a choking sensation or makes me feel like I have something binding all the time. So, it’s in the bag that I received it in. But I’m paying an extra $10 a month for it. Other than that, I like the GPS device that I had, which I had to test every month. I can just put it on the little leather case and strap it on whatever I’m wearing, like my pants. Medical Alert's reps are also usually very professional and for the most part, everybody’s pretty decent.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2020

    My Medical Alert device seems to be working okay. It has gone off a couple of times, like when I’ve been dusting. The people I dealt with were very nice and helpful as well. I just told them that it was an accident but it was also like checking it out to see if it would work, if I had to pound on it, and it did work. But I walk outside sometimes and if I fell, Medical Alert wouldn’t do me any good. If I’m a couple of blocks away from home and I trip and break my hip, it would be nice to have something to call, like a button or something to push. That’s the only thing. For what this is, it doesn’t go far enough. It’s okay if I stay home all the time. But it’s adequate for what I need right now. My son seemed to think that I needed one because every once in a while, I fall out of bed. I am 84 so I’m kinda old and I get a little bit wobbly sometimes. My son is afraid that I’m gonna fall and I’ll be here alone. My having it does make him feel better.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsSales & MarketingPriceFall DetectionStaff

    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    I live alone and I had a heart attack in September. I figured that I really should have something. I decided on the Medical Alert and I've had it since October. But I got very confused because everything wasn't explained fully in the beginning and I really got upset about it. The testing and how to do things were not explained properly. Never having one before or not knowing exactly what to do, it just didn't sit right with me. I did not know I had to take that charger out of the unit and take it with me everywhere I went. But now, I understand that I have to have that with me which only makes sense. So far, so good.

    But I did not know that the watch one could be used either as a necklace or a watch. I did not know that that did not register if I fell. When I called and spoke to a representative, she mailed me the teardrop. But I found out there was a $10 additional charge and I'm confused about that. Now, instead of 40.94 a month, it's costing me 50.94 a month. I love the system and it's very good but they should explain things a little more carefully. When their rep found out that I didn't know, she tried to tell me that I gotta do this. I said we needed to start from square one. I raised my voice and I overspoke her. But after that, everything was fine.

    There was a time I wore the teardrop and I had a turtleneck sweater on. The teardrop was on the outside of the sweater and I went out. It was like a necklace and it was moving around. About 10 minutes after I got home, I had the rescue and the fire department here. They knocked on the door and I told them to come in. They asked if I was all right to which I replied I was fine. They said they had been trying to reach me as my unit kept going off. I said, "My unit goes off? Nobody called me."

    I found out during this instance that when they call to see if you are all right, it comes up as an unknown number. When you answer the phone, they say, "Medical Alert." I don't answer my phone if it comes up as an unknown number because there are too many spam things going on and too many con artists. I told them that. They told me to check my phone because they were on the line with the rescue department. They had tried to get me four times. Sure enough, it was all unknown or a mobile number. It was not from around here too. I didn't like that. When Medical Alert calls you, it should say something on your phone other than unknown.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    My Medical Alert seems fine but it goes off at the drop of a hat. I sit in the chair and don't move and it goes off. I don't have any other complaints though. I had an incident last July that I needed it. I fell. The ambulance was here. It was fine. And my daughters were here too. So, it was very good. It does what it's supposed to do.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedFall DetectionStaffMonitoring Center

    Reviewed April 10, 2020

    I’m blind and have osteoarthritis in my knees and I was doing a lot of falling. One time, I fell in the house all by myself and had to wait for my husband to come home to help me. Medical Alert sent me two necklaces, one for inside the house if I can’t get to the machine and the other one was for outside the home. When it came to hooking my Medical Alert up, it took me quite a few calls to get through to a person that would tell me what I had to do to activate my system. I got a lady on the phone that was kinda nasty to me. She told me to push the button and when it started saying, “Emergency, emergency,” to wait two minutes. But it just went on and on.

    I knew I did something wrong and called her back. I told her how my daughter hooked up my system for me and she said, “Apparently, she did it wrong.” I said that we did everything the instructions told us to do. She said to try it one more time. I did and it worked. I feel more secure having the necklaces and the machine itself. I test it about once a month and their response time has been great. When I tested it, the operator came right on and asked me if I needed assistance. I told her that I was just testing my unit.

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    Reviewed April 9, 2020

    I used to have a medical alert device that was only good in my house. I have a scooter though and I go out a lot on my own. So, I wanted something with which I would be covered when I'm away from my house. I went with Medical Alert but then I have to charge their device at night. I never had to charge my previous device and I liked that better. Still, Medical Alert's response time is very good. They respond right away. People who get a Medical Alert should charge their device near their bed so that if they need it at night, they have it close to them.

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    Customer ServiceFall DetectionStaffEase of UseFollow-Through

    Reviewed April 9, 2020

    I'm very comfortable with my Medical Alert device. It's easy to use and I try to remember to test it on the first week of the month. The reps are very good too. They follow through and make sure that I'm okay with what I have. I was sent the type that would register if I fell. I live alone in an apartment and I'm the only surviving member of my family. I only have nieces and nephews but they're not that distant. They live within 10 miles. So I thought it would be better to get a medical alert device so that they wouldn't be concerned if something happened to me and I couldn't get to them. A friend recommended Medical Alert. Her mother was very ill and she couldn't be with her all the time so she got it. In my case, I have a niece who calls me nearly everyday. But since I have the alert, my family is much more comfortable with my living alone.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2020

    I’ve been in a wreck and I’ve lost my balance and a few things. So I got Medical Alert to feel a little safer. It has gone off a couple of times but then I just turned it in as a test. They went to their rigmarole and called them. Then I just said it was a test. So they just marked it down as such. I feel pretty good having this.

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    Reviewed April 7, 2020

    I’ve been kinda losing balance every once in a while and I thought that if I fell and needed some help, that Medical Alert would be a good way to get some help. I dropped it once and it alerted someone as if I had fallen. The lady said that if I hit the button, it goes off. I did that and it was fine. Having Medical Alert gives you a sense of safety when you’re by yourself and can’t get to a phone or if you don’t have someone who could help you out.

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    Reviewed April 6, 2020

    I live alone and my son wanted me to have a Medical Alert in case I fell. I got it on my arm and it doesn’t really bother me. When I accidentally pushed it, someone answered right away. All of the people I’ve talked to were very nice and efficient. I’m very satisfied with my Medical Alert experience.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2020

    When calling this company for information on their units there is usually a wait time of at least 15 minutes. I have called twice the last two days concerning my mother-in-law's unit and waited both times. She has a lanyard that is uncomfortable and different from the one she had with the last company. Upon requesting an easier-to-use lanyard, we are told that there is no option. Bear in mind, we pay $35 a month for this. I was told to go to the website and maybe a different unit would have a different lanyard. Upon checking, I see no pictures or descriptions of lanyards on units. I feel the reps don't really want to deal with customers unless there is a sale involved. I was told that perhaps I should go out and buy one from somewhere else if the Medical Alert lanyard is uncomfortable. This might seem trivial to most, but the fragility of elderly people's bodies is always a concern when comfort is involved.

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2020

    We recently identified fraudulent charges on my elderly mother's credit card. When the situation was relayed to Medical Alert, they refused to refund her money... Here is the full story: My mother ordered an alert necklace in January 2018. It arrived without any instructions or even a phone number to call. She is over 80 years old and did not know what to do. She assumed the company would call her to activate the product. They never called, but proceeded to charge her $49.99 each month.

    In January 2020, we identified this bogus charge to the credit card. Mom found the device that she had put away with a note that no instructions were provided. I got the company's phone number from the credit card. Medical Alert told me that they shipped the product on January 23, 2018 and that it was first plugged in on January 26, 2020. For over 2 years, they charged my 82-year old mother $49.99 a month, all the time knowing that the device had NEVER been turned on. This fee was supposedly to "monitor" the device; however, their own computer system identified that it had never been turned on. Medical Alert is taking advantage of seniors. There are many other reputable companies that provide medical alert systems. For the safety of your family, look elsewhere.

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    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2020

    I have been trying to get refunds for incorrect monthly charges since August, 2019. I've spoken to 8 different customer support reps (I keep very detailed notes) and still no resolution. My mother got a pendant in the mail (out of the blue and unsolicited). I was told on multiple different calls that a return label would be forthcoming, with the first time being on 8/17/19. It was never received. Finally, on 11/4/19 I asked if the label could be emailed to me. Eventually I got the label and the pendant was returned. However, $10 was still charged to my credit card every month. Each time that I’ve called Medical Alert, I’ve expressed my frustration and anger at what I consider their nonchalant and slow response to crediting me the monthly $10 fee for a pendant we didn’t request and has been returned.

    I was charged again for the month of January! If only they could apply their efficiency in refunding me as they do in charging the annual subscription cost. My latest effort has been on January 16, 2020. The rep said that she would follow up with me no later than January 20, 2020. I won’t hold my breath since Medical Alert has an awful track record. I wonder if there’s anybody at that company that can provide me feedback and finally resolve my problem.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2020

    First, had to pay for installation. Then product didn't work well when tested so had to be returned. Replacement didn't come with fall detection, which is what was ordered and paid for. Found out because of a call to company for a different issue and they're the ones who said it didn't have it. So another replacement sent. Customer service employees weren't on same page ever. New item to be worn on neck along with carrying the GPS mobile LTE in pocket or in purse. Seriously too much for an aging woman to think about. When I called to cancel, no return label will be sent, nor box. Mom, will have to figure this out. I live in another state. I find it difficult to believe Medical Alert helps elderly people considering the mess this was from beginning to end. I am thankful we didn't have an emergency!

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    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2019

    Someone recommended Medical Alert to me. Everything's fine with them. It's sometimes too easy to press the button though. I have to press it again to cancel the call.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2019

    I have a bad hip and I have a problem walking. I got a Medical Alert device and I have it for at least six months now. So far, I used it once and their response time was very good. I feel safer having it, too.

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    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2019

    I was falling a lot. I reached out to Medical Alert and their reps were okay. I’ve alo done a test on the device and when they responded, their response time was fine.

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    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2019

    I needed a medical alert system and I ordered one through Medical Alert. I was in the garage and I had the door open. It was raining, and I couldn’t get up. I was cleaning my deep freeze out there and I kind of slipped. I thought, “I’m gonna fall. I might as well sit down and I can get up,” and I couldn’t get up at all. I was on the other side of the garage, and I crawled to the door of the garage to see if I can lift myself up by holding on to the retracts and I couldn’t. I crawled over to the porch and I couldn’t do anything on the porch, and I was getting wet. Finally, with all the effort I had, I held on to everything, and it took me an hour to get in the house. And I thought, “Well, listen, lady. You’re 95. You better get one.” I feel safer and a little more secure ever since they plugged my system in. I’ve been happy as a lark.

    Medical Alert called me and wanted me to change over to another system where if I fell down and will be unconscious, it will be better. But it was a larger unit. Also, it wasn’t gonna serve my purposes. When I got the information on it, it said that I had to take it off at night. I don’t take this one off at night, because if I get up at night, I won’t risk anything. I gotta be careful because if I break an arm, a leg, or my back, I’ll be in a nursing home, and I can’t afford a nursing home. I live alone, too. I’m using a walker in the house and I’m really watching what I do, and I don’t walk and talk. And if I go someplace, I go with my family.

    I’m supposed to test my Medical Alert device every month. I’m afraid to do it for fear I don’t get it turned back on right. But my niece is a nurse and she comes and takes me to the doctors. And so I have her help me, and we do it. The girls at Medical Alert are so nice. I asked, “Aren’t I supposed to be paying you a bill for the following year?” The rep said, “Well, I can do it right here.” She went ahead and took care of it, and I paid $200 for the year. I’d gladly pay it.

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    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2019

    My husband was falling a lot, so we got the Medical Alert. He had to push the emergency button quite a few times and we really liked their response time. I was surprised that it was so quickly. They called and talked to us to let us know if we needed help or if it was a false alarm. And then one time that he was alone at the house, they contacted me because he did not respond to them. So it worked out very nicely. But my concern would be the bracelet or the wristband that he wears. The plastic makes his wrists break out in bright red. The material needs to be changed.

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    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2019

    After seeing an ad for Medical Alert, I called and talked to somebody. I got the device and I call them when I test it. I’m in fairly good health and I go out a lot. I got it ‘cause I’m alone, and I now feel more secure. I should be wearing it all the time but I don’t, which is a bad habit. I haven’t gotten the habit of wearing it around regularly but I have it by my nightstand, and it’s about where it stays. Other than that, the Medical Alert reps have called me now and then and they would ask me if I’ve checked it and so forth. The periodical call is good and I appreciate that.

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    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2019

    We cancelled this service because my low income senior mom was paying for two different services of the same thing. We called on September 24th to cancel and they told me they were sending me a shipping label to send the obsolete unit back. The shipping label never arrived. When I called to find out where the shipping label was they send they would email it to me. They took another payment of $66.00 on October 1. We never received the email.

    When I called again to see where the email was they said they didn't have to give me the shipping label, it was just a courtesy. When we finally realized they were not going to send the shipping label I spent 20$ to mail it through the post office. I called to tell them the until was sent through the email and asked about a October 1 reimbursement for the service we were no longer using. They said they would not reimburse unless the obsolete unit arrived back within 15 days. They received the obsolete unit on the 16th day and they refuse to reimburse my low income senior mother the $66.00 for the over charge.

    Don't fool yourself, this is big business. They do not care about seniors. They will transfer you around on the phone many times and put you on hold. They will always say they are going to get their supervisor to call you back. They will not inquire if you already have a service. All they care about is the $66.00/month. The only time they ever called me was when her battery was low or inquiring if I wanted to sign up with them again. There are much better services out there. At the very least do not sign up as direct debit out of your account. Pay by check so that you can cancel it yourself. They seem to be in the business of taking advantage of seniors. Buyer Beware on this one.

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    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2019

    Medical Alert's customer service is very good. I never had to use it for a real emergency. But I tapped it accidentally and turned it on, and the response was very good. I’m very pleased that it works. I’m a very active person. I play tennis most days of the week. But my wife is in a nursing home, and I want something for myself at home just in case. My Medical Alert device gives me peace of mind. I don’t wear it when I’m playing tennis. And I try to wear the wristband every night. So, I have to be careful because it broke once when I bent down to pick up a package that was on the floor. I have one of those medallions that if you fall, it will activate it. But just bending down low to the floor to pick up a package, it activated it.

    As far as the wristband, I have it strapped at a point where I can slide my hand into it. Other than that, it seems awkward for me to be able to unloosen it completely and then taking it off every time. And I understand why, but there should be some kind of adjustment that it’s easy on and off. It could be like a watch with an expanded wristband in that you don’t have to adjust it every time. Also, the home unit I got has a cord of a certain length, and my plug that I use is behind my king size bed and it barely stretches beyond the bed for it to be placed on my nightstand. But other than that, whenever I call for help, Medical Alert had been very helpful in helping me to organize things.

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    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2019

    I’m 80-years-old and sometimes things don’t get to me. I live with my daughter who takes care of everything and I also have Medical Alert that has been hanging around my neck all the time for a quite a while now. In terms of the ease of wearing it, it doesn’t bother me. I haven’t had to use it yet but I haven't had a reason to be unhappy either.

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    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2019

    The Medical Alert is so sensitive, I keep pressing the red button, but their customer service is terrific.

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    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2019

    All my friends were yelling at me because I was constantly going to the hospital. I looked on the web, I picked out Medical Alert, and I've had the device for about a month now. I wear it all day and all night. I used it before and I happened to use it yesterday. I fell and I’m the only one in the house. I take dialysis, and sometimes they take too much fluid out of me, and I’m not straight. I'm incoherent. So yesterday, the ambulance came and they took me to the hospital. That’s not the first time ’cause I’ve been to the hospital for about 6 or 7 times already because of that. And they still do it, but I can’t fight with them. On the other hand, the the Medical Alert service people are very good.

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    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2019

    I'm 90 years old and I'm still functioning well, but I live alone and my old children insisted that I should get something in case something happens and nobody is around. I saw an ad in the paper, responded to it and liked what I heard. I decided to go ahead and have Medical Alert. The first device wasn’t functioning properly so I had it changed and it's been about three months that I have this one now.

    I live in a two-story house and even if I don’t always wear the device, it's just within reach. I live downstairs and I don’t go upstairs much. It, but when I do, I make sure I wear the pendant. I don’t wear it in the shower, but I try to be careful and always take it to the bathroom. I feel safe having Medical Alert. My son comes by or calls every other day and always checks on me too, so I'm well-protected.

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    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2019

    I have to watch my left leg and I've had the Medical Alert device from the day I came in the house from the hospital. I never took it off and I'd wear it around my neck or in my hand.

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    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2019

    The rep wasn’t pushy. I went with Medical Alert's price as well as with how they were marked in other reviews. My dad is 83. He has hit the button several times and the response is good, but when dad lost the transponder, they had to upgrade him in order to get another one out to him. Still, the people are nice. When they come on the phone, they don’t seem like they’re agitated because they had to call you. I’m satisfied with their product and their service.

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2019

    I’m satisfied with Medical Alert. We pushed it one time by accident and the response time wasn't long. Even though they can't come on and talk when we're in another part of the house and we mash the button, we have some friends who fell and we recommended them.

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    Medical Alert Company Information

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