Re: medical alert service questions

[<thesatguy1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Depending upon the case in your particular area you may find it very
expensive if she pushes the button by mistake.  Many medical supply house
now sell these dialer systems real cheap and they just plug into the phone
jack and ac outlet so there isn't really installation to do.

However, if the fire dept sends an ambulance to you there is a charge of
$1425.00 - makes no difference if you go to the hospital or not - and they
put the charge on the water bill so if you decide not to pay you'll get
pretty darn thirsty cause they will cut the water off.  So better make sure
whatever you get is reliable.

"Troy Cauble" <spam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:b6j5f.14738$vV4.6039@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm looking for some general information & advice,
> not solicitations.
>
> I want to get a medical alert device/service
> for an elderly relative who lives far from me.
> There is no need for burgular alarms or other
> types of security.
>
> I want to pay for a service rather than trust
> something that calls the neighbors.  I want the
> service to bill me not my relative.
>
> Will the hardware just be an auto-dialer, similar
> to the DIY medical alerts, but programmed for the
> service?  If so, could/should I install it myself?
>
> Should I be looking for a local or national service?
>
> How do I pick a good service?
>
> What other questions should I have?
>
> Thanks,
> -troy