A medical alarm gives seniors and those with chronic medical conditions the security and confidence to continue to live independently at the one place they feel most comfortable - their own home.


To find out if it's the right time to consider a medical alarm for someone you care for, answer the following 9 simple questions.


Questions Yes No
1. Is the person you care for alone for several hours during the day and/or night?
2. In the past year, has the person fallen, been anxious about falling or otherwise been at risk of falling in the house?
3. Has this person been hospitalized, or been to the emergency room, in the past year?
4. Does this person have at least one of these chronic ailments?
  • Heart failure (CHF)
  • Stroke
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis
5. Does this person use a cane, walker, wheelchair, stair climber or other assistive device to help with balance or walking?
6. Is this person required to take several daily medications?
7. Does the person you care for require assistance with at least one of the following daily activities?
  • Bathing
  • Toileting
  • Dressing
  • Grooming
  • Eating
  • Meal preparation
8. As a caregiver, is it becoming difficult for you to find the time you need for yourself?
9. Is it important for the person you care for to continue living independently?