My daily $5 cigar is more important that Life Alert
Very rarely do I speak to anyone who truly can’t afford Life Alert. Generally, it is really only a matter of budgeting in order to afford $1 a day. Granted, there are many people who feel that things...
View ArticleIs a medical alert what you need?
When thinking about Life Alert, many people feel that it is a sign of old age and weakness. Simply put, they believe that needing any medical alert would mean it is time to put them on an iceberg and...
View ArticleHow to cut through a Medical Alert’s BS!
The fact that I work for Life Alert clearly brings along some bias. When I receive a phone call from a prospective member and they tell me they are comparing Life Alert to other medical alert...
View ArticleI don’t want to worry as much about dad home alone
Children who love their parents will always worry while mom and/or dad are home alone. Even Life Alert can’t stop this. But, with Life Alert’s protection, children don’t have to worry as much. Families...
View ArticleIf mom falls again, dad may not hear her
Just because a member lives with their spouse does not mean they are protected. Nine times out of ten, the spouse is of similar age, has medical conditions of their own, and would only be so much help...
View ArticleWhy do you fall?
I have osteoporosis. I have horrible arthritis in my legs. I have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and my breathing gets very heavy. I have had neurological issues. I’ve had a stroke. I have...
View ArticleMom lives just down the street, but we are still worried
Many people have this notion that just because their relative lives close by, perhaps a 5-10 minute drive, a medical alert won’t be necessary. These people think to themselves “If something ever...
View ArticleDo your legs falling asleep cause you fall?
Nobody likes when their legs fall asleep. Whether it’s poor circulation (possibly brought on by diabetes), or the position you were sleeping in, your legs falling asleep can cause you to land flat on...
View ArticleHow can Life Alert help if you don’t call us back?
I simply don’t understand. I will have a 30 minute conversation with someone, finding out about the concern, and being told some pretty personal details about family members. I’ll hear about falls,...
View ArticleI fall all the time at home, but I’m afraid of falling outside
The number of people who feel that falling at home is “no big deal” is staggering. Maybe it’s because some people have a more forgiving carpet than I do. Their floors must be covered with plenty of...
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