When old age starts to set in, sometimes, there isn’t always someone around when we need them. This is why medical alarms may be necessary in your home if you are a senior or have a debilitating medical issue, such as heart problems, diabetes or even circulatory issues that can prevent you from getting around without the use of a walker or other help. The type that is best for you can only be determined by you and your medical care provider. There are several different kinds of medical alarms available on the market today that can safe a life in the most severe cases.

One of the most common medical alarms is a panic button that a person can wear around their wrist or their neck. This is the most practical option for an elderly person that could have fallen and hurt themselves or just need help getting downstairs from the upstairs. It is a small price to pay for a device that could end up saving a life. Another common option is an alarm system that is set up with buttons all throughout the house so that if a person needs assistance they can press the button have someone come and help them. This is not an ideal set up for most because it does not go everywhere that the person does, meaning that they may have to crawl to a button if they have fallen. They could end up waiting longer than anticipated while trying to get somewhere if there is nobody close by.

A wireless GPS or other tracking devise is another set up that is great for seniors or people with mental incapabilities that are functioning enough to get around on the bus or even in their own transportation. The GPS will keep track of their whereabouts that way, if they need help getting things into their car or are lost, they can be easily directed back to where they need to be. For those that are capable of getting around on their own, this is a great option paired with a panic button that way they are covered in any case.