The Medical Alarm Guide

Looking for a Medical Alarm?

It can be frustrating researching information for the right medical alarm or your family or loved one. This website will help you become familiar with all types of medical alarms and medical alert systems available today.

A medical alert monitoring system is designed to provide safety, security and peace of mind for elderly or disabled family members who may live alone. Medical alarms are specially designed for people at risk of a possible medical emergency such as a heart attack, stroke, fainting or falls, and are easy to use.

Medical alert systems have three main components to them:

 • medical alarm button - usually worn around the neck
 • medical alarm console - used to dial out for help
 • medical alert service - monitors and responds to the call