1. It’s always within reach
Phones get left in the kitchen, on the charger or in a coat pocket. An alert button is worn all day, and a waterproof pendant like the Anywhere Alert Pendant can stay on in the shower, where many falls happen.
2. One press, no dialing
After a fall or in a moment of panic, unlocking a phone and dialing can be hard. A single large button connects straight to a live operator.
3. Help comes even if they can’t talk
If the operator can’t hear your parent after a press, they follow the emergency plan on file, which usually means sending help to their location and calling their contacts.
4. The operator already knows who to call
Your parent’s address, contacts and notes are on file before they ever press the button. The operator decides with them whether they need a neighbor, a family member or an ambulance, and calls 911 for them if needed.
5. The family hears about it right away
With caregiver alerts, the people you choose get a text as soon as the button is pressed. You find out in minutes, not hours.
Choosing the right button
If your parent mostly stays home, an in-home system is the simplest choice. If they get out on their own, the Anywhere Alert Pendant or Anywhere Alert Watch works anywhere with cell coverage.