SOS Elderly Emergency Alert System

Emergency alert systems can be lifesavers for elderly or disabled individuals. The systems usually have three components that actively respond to an emergency situation. Each system user carries a personal transmitter, which is usually small and light enough to be worn on the wrist or around the neck. In an emergency situation, he or she activates the system by pushing a button on the transmitter. The device sends a radio signal to a home console, which automatically dials a preset number to an emergency service center. The person who answers the call is an operator trained to handle disaster situations. Some Emergency Alert Systems will have the user's personal information on file, including medical history, health conditions, and allergies. The operator can assess the situation as it is explained by the user, and send professional help to the scene. Emergency Alert Systems Save TimeIf you were in a personal emergency, how long would you be willing to wait for help to come? Ambulance response times average from about four to eight minutes, depending on whether you live in rural or urban areas. Finding a phone to dial an emergency number can add even more minutes to the response time. Emergency alert systems don't require any phones to summon immediate assistance. The operator who answers your alert can send ambulances, firefighters, or police officers to your residence. Instead of finding a phone to dial for an ambulance, you simply push the button on your personal transmitter and notify the operator of your problem. Alert systems can save valuable minutes in a disaster situation.