Has anyone used the Life Alert or Alert 1 medical alert systems for their elderly parents? Which is the best one to get?

castoff

Jul 3, 2010

There is an excellent unit out ther with NO monitoring service or fees. I got one for my mom & it's great!!!!
I believe it's called LIFELINE. (google it)
It costs $200.00 (basic) and works on the premis that when the button is pushed it auto dials 4 phone #s sequentially. After testing the unit I put 911 as the first call & mine as the second....It plays the recorded message you leave to whoever answers first.
Much more info. on the website.
Do the math and you'll realize the savings in monitor fees are tremendous. Easy set up too.

Helpful Answer (1)

castoff

Jul 7, 2010

My apologies. The system is called LIFELINK! Please google it & find out.

lanie1010

Jul 11, 2010

I got my mother Life Alert and we both are very pleased with it. She has accidentally pushed the button a couple of times, but I think that actually added to her confidence of the unit because her calls were answered quickly and the operators always very polite. My mother's only complaint is she doesn't like wearing it in the shower and then having a damp cord around her neck. I pay the monthly fee and the people who set up the unit were wonderful.

6hendersons

Jul 31, 2010

I highly recommend Lifeline. My 92 year old mother first had the button on her wrist, and used it when she fell. They were very responsive and helpful. Then Lifeline came out with new technology, and for a bit more a month, she got a button that is worn around her neck and automatically senses a fall; the elder does not have to push it. She fell twice in one week, and it worked both times. Of course, she finally broke her hip, and is now living with me!

trenttl03

Jul 31, 2010

VRI is the company we used. It has a battery backup in case the electricity goes out. It is also compatible with cable phones however, if the electricity goes out it won't work.

mammacares

Sep 13, 2010

I highly recommend Alert1 - they are professional, courteous and have worked fantastically for my mother and father separately. Their cost was much better then Life Alert - and I found Life Alerts people pushy. Not to mention they wanted a 3 year contract! Given the age of my parents that's not an option. I would go with Alert1 and have recommended it to all my friends for their parents.