Medical alert systems have evolved far beyond a basic wearable device like a bracelet or pendant with a button that triggers a call to a response center in case of emergency.
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Some 38 million individuals over age 50 have joined the aarp.
Aarp looks after the senior community but their activity goes further than simply advertising discounts and sales.
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Companies can offer just about the same level of service you may need but are priced at 5 10 per month less than others.
Typically the device would alert a 24 hour call center in the event of an emergency and allow wireless two way communication.
Instead the site emphasizes articles that inform the aging reader about the importance of medical alert systems and warns them about the latest scammer trends.
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Now a medical alert device might include gps cellular connectivity fall detection or prevention in home health and well being monitors activity trackers movement.
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Many of these systems are still on the market including ones from life alert medical alert alert1 amac and adt makers of the aarp affiliated adt companion service.