What medical alert device did you choose?

I actually went to seniorsafetyreviews.com as the first poster suggested and checked out their reviews. I selected the MobileHelp device, mainly because it was the most affordable and all the in-home equipment looked the same. I've been using it for 6 months and I'm very happy. I plan to cancel next month when I move into an assisted living community.

I think if I could afford it I'd buy the apple watch

I did the research when my mom needed one about7-8 years ago. You are correct about the problem with discontinuing service. I’d been warned to ask by the Phillips Lifeline coordinator in my (different) state and was shocked that most required continuing the contract even when in rehab or AL. We went with Lifeline because of that, but it was sold sense then. It’s important to ask.

I still use Medical Guardian which came through for me 8 years ago when I pushed the button, said “I think I’m having a stroke,” and then passed out. They got 911 to my home and notified my 2 sons. I remember nothing more until I woke up 2 days later in an neuro ICU after emergency brain surgery.

I went with the Apple Watch. Expensive, yes, (put watch for sales.) And yes you need to get new, easy elastic type band.
Really like it.

I begaan using Great Call 10 years ago. It is now called LIVELY and they continue to be as reliable and courteous as they were to begin with. I have a "push button" and a flip phone and have great confidence that I can get help if needed.

Try LIVELY

I wear an Apple Watch. Glad I had it on when I fainted in the bathroom. It didn’t pick up the fall but it did save me when I came to. I was able to push the button and call 911.
I still have Medical guardian. I bet it would have picked up the fall because just tossing on the bed activates it and I have to cancel it quick. What I like about it is , if I’m out late coming from garage to my apartment I can push the button and someone will keep me company until I get in. They could get me help faster that way if I need it for any reason. Even though I have the watch I use it if I’m out at night by myself

Good evening, I posted my question quite some time back and decided to read these posts as I keep getting notices in my "in box". We decided to go with Medical Guardian and have not been disappointed with it. We do get a quarterly bill so for that there is some expense related to it but like the idea that one gets a "live person" to come on the phone whenever it is activated, I have not had to use it but have had some instances where the device was dropped and got an immediate response which is very comforting. I am reading how many have the ID necklaces and bracelets which are all very helpful, but - - - they do not activate an emergency system so are only helpful when someone or you have put in an emergency call. However if you can't get to a phone or have blacked out you might be lying there for quite some time before anyone finds you. We know of a case where that just happened and the person layed there for several hours before being found. Apple watches are good but since I am not familiar with them do they detect a fall and activate an emergency system? It's fine if you black out and then wake up to activate it but you may remain unconscious for quite some time. Thank you everyone for continuing this discussion, it is a vital one to have as we age, and please remain health conscious.

@healthconscious So very true. My father in Australia is almost 90 and for over 15 years he has had a necklace with an alert system which also includes a button he can push. He wears it at all times including in the shower. He pressed the button by mistake while turning over in bed one night soon after he got it and the police and ambulance attended! A relief but embarrassing for him! There is also a console he can hold a conversation with the organisation. They also periodically contact him on the console to test the console and necklace are working properly. The operators are all wonderful.