Medical Alert Button

Medical alert button

A medical alert system consists of a help button you wear or carry around your neck as a pendant, clip to your belt, or keep in your pocket. When you push the button, it communicates with a base unit or mobile device that connects to your medical alert company’s cellular network and dispatches help.

Some medical alert companies offer a range of wearable devices, including high-tech smartwatches, jeweled pendants, small, lightweight push buttons and more. Some of these systems also feature fall detection, which can alert an emergency response team if you have fallen.





The best medical alert button should be easy to use and fit your personal preferences. Consider your pace of life, your health and physical needs, and the needs of your loved ones.

fall alarm pendant In addition to the basic emergency button, some systems have additional features like a caregiver dashboard that allows caretakers to track your activity and alerts you when you need help. Some of these features come as part of a monthly subscription fee, while others are offered as a separate service for an extra cost.

Most of these systems work with a live monitoring center, which connects you (the average time for a call to get answered is 30 seconds) with an operator who can provide emergency assistance. Our Reviews Team’s testing shows that many of these monitoring centers offer fast and accurate emergency assistance. And some are available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.