Ok, I may be showing my age but do any of you remember the “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” commercials? (Sample below.) Well, what was true back then is even more relevant now. America is aging. Unlike any time before, we are more mobile and living longer. Medical pendants are a device to give us our freedom around our homes.
The devices have become more sophisticated. The old technology worked by installing a speaker in the middle of the home. When the customer pushed the device around their neck or on their wrist, it would summons the operator at the central monitoring station, and they would speak to you through the speaker.
Now, assuming you didn’t have the stereo or television volume up high or the shower door closed, the conversation was audible. If you fell and couldn’t get up, the operator would then call local authorities.
Well, now a new high-tech device gives us even more freedom. It’s called the Medipendant. This device hangs around your neck or attaches to your wrist and the speaker (that used to be on the wall) is now built IN the unit! You speak directly through the device on your neck or wrist. How cool is that?! I can now go outside (as long as you stay in range) and enjoy the great outdoors. The device is smart enough to tell you when you have reached the outer boundaries of your perimeter.
It gets even better. The Medipendant is monitored by EMT trained personnel! They will stay on the line for as long as you need attention. They will patch in the local authorities and stay on the line with you, while also notifying your personal physician. If you are interested in a consultation, feel free to give us a call (800) 252-7626 or contact us online. Stay safe!
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