Compare Top Medical Alert Systems
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Medical Guardian
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Help when you need it! |
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Medical Alert
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In-home and mobile systems priced from $19.95 to $42.95 a month. Auto fall detection and mobile app available. Home alert systems range up to 800 feet, subject to device location, environment, equipment and conditions. |
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LifeFone
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Monitoring starts at $24.95 per month for landline connections on an annual plan. Fall detection available for $5 a month. In-home device range is up to 1,300 feet from base station. Backup battery lasts up to 32 hours. |
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Philips Lifeline
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Offers monitored medical alert systems with optional fall detection. Prices range from $29.95 to $58.95 a month. Sells both in-home and mobile devices. Includes backup batteries and automatic replacements. |
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Mobilehelp
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Packages cost $34.95 to $64.95 per month, including equipment. Discounts available. Sells in-home and mobile devices with optional fall detection. Offers duo packages for couples and families. Provides a 30-day trial period. |
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LifeStation
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Monitored medical alert systems start at $32.95 per month. Offers optional fall detection for an additional fee. Home base units range up to 500 feet. Battery backup period of 32 hours. |
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How to choose a medical alert system in Omaha
Over 12 percent of the Omaha population is made up of people age 65 and over, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This subset of the population is the group most likely to benefit from a medical alert system.
But medical alert systems aren’t just for the elderly and retirees, many of whom live in Omaha neighborhoods like Elkhorn, Midtown and Downtown. They also help people with medical disabilities like epilepsy or dementia. These devices help those who could gain from on-call support and access to emergency help.
Before purchasing a medical alert system in Omaha, consumers should consider the following factors:
Accessibility
- Medical alert devices can be plugged into a landline connection and buttons can be placed throughout your house. These buttons generally operate within 500 feet of the landline connection.
- Portable devices like watches or necklaces allow you to bring your alert system with you as you travel. Alert devices can operate off batteries or are connected to your mobile device with a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
- If you are unsure whether you’d like a landline or mobile product, some companies offer a 30-day risk-free trial to test out their product.
Cost
- Medical alert systems can be purchased on a monthly or annual plan. Annual rates can protect users against rising monthly rates.
- Some companies lease their equipment, and others charge a one-time equipment or activation fee. Most do not require long-term contracts or cancellation fees.
- Some offer additional services for extra fees, like adding a spouse to your plan or adding a fall detection plan.
Insurance reimbursement and discounts
- Medical alert companies do not bill third parties, but some customers submit their costs to their insurance companies. Medicare does not cover these costs.
- Discounts are available for members of AARP, American Seniors Association, and other organizations.
Monitoring and response options
- Customers can choose whether they’d like their devices to be monitored or unmonitored. Some devices track health activity, detect falls and monitor home security.
- Users may choose if their device alerts only the call center or emergency services, or if they’d like family members to be alerted as well.
Installation and maintenance
- Companies will ship the medical alert system to your residence in just a few days. All that is required is either landline or cellular service.
- There are usually no maintenance fees.
Medical Alert Systems Reviews
Medical Guardian |
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Medical Guardian offers six durable products with features ranging from fall detection to GPS connectivity to water resistance. Prospective customers can find out their risk score and the most compatible medical alert system by completing a two-minute questionnaire on the Medical Guardian website. Many customers are satisfied, but some have expressed frustration with the cancellation process and billing errors. |
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Medical Alert |
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Medical Alert offers a simple setup, automatic fall detection and a variety of products that work at home or on the go. At-home systems can be used with or without a landline, and the mobile system works wherever the AT&T cellular network does. Medical Alert provides each product with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, allowing customers to cancel anytime. Reviewers give the company largely positive feedback. |
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LifeFone |
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LifeFone provides home and on-the-go medical alert systems with fully waterproof wearable devices that provide support across the U.S. The company charges no installation or activation fees and allows you to cancel service at any time. Customers in Omaha say the company’s devices are comfortable and easy to wear. |
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Philips Lifeline |
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HomeSafe and GoSafe pedants and wristbands by Philips are water resistant and have automatic fall detection. Response associates, based in the U.S. and Canada, are available 24/7/365. The average answer time is 12 seconds and the average tenure of associates is seven years. Founded in 1974, Philips Lifeline was a pioneer of medical alert device technology and remains a leader today. |
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LifeStation |
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LifeStation offers plans that cost less than $1/day, month-to-month agreements, waterproof equipment and 24/7 technical support. Customers are given a 30-day money-back guarantee and enjoy free shipping and easy setup. Omahans say the fall detection is dependable and the care specialists are responsive when needed. |
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