Name: Medical Alert
Rating: 4.4

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Elizabeth Prothro Lamy, NM

They're very helpful, but it really does take some trouble to get through to them. I recently got the fall detector, which is quite heavy and bulky. I'm not as pleased with that one so I've gone back to the bracelet. Somebody is right there when you push the button however, it's quite time consuming when it comes to requesting information.

7 years ago

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Emma Lawson Kansas City, KS

I'm very very satisfied with Medical Alert! They're very prompt to answer back, even when I accidentally hit the button. I have nothing but good service. It's been my security this whole time, all I can say is that I'm very satisfied with it.

7 years ago

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Sylvia Parrish Wenatchee, WA

I'm prone to falls and I'm here by myself, so I decided to get Medical Alert. So far they've been just fine. I haven't had to use it but they seemed to be okay; plus, the GPS works.

7 years ago

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Betty Miller Billings, MT

I know the devices work because when I drop it because somebody is on the line right away. My aunt wouldn't have been disabled if she had this when she suffered her stroke. I think the service is okay and so far, I haven't had a bad experience.

7 years ago

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Nola Sangren Plainview, MN

I haven't had to use the service, but everything has been very good. Their representatives have been excellent with me, and taking in mind I have COPD, my daughter-in-law thought it would be the best option. It's been a very positive experience so far.

7 years ago

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Dolores Anis Miami, FL

Some of my friends have Medical Alert and had fallen, so I thought it would be a good thing for me, considering I live alone. Their service is alright; I haven't had any problems with them. I can say that my experience with Medical Alert has been okay. Thank God I haven't had to use it yet!

7 years ago

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Jacquelyn Vanleer Milwaukee, WI

The person who purchased this service has a medical issue and so far it's been effective. The service is excellent, but as their caregiver, the only thing that worries me is the time delay. They should respond faster when you press the button to avoid a bad situation.

7 years ago

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Clara Bray Reedville, VA

I'm getting older and I live alone, so I needed something that would help me in case of an emergency. Although the device can be annoying because it's so sensitive, I feel very positive about the service.

7 years ago

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Robert Ashby Quakertown, PA

My wife and I purchased the necklace and we both like the services. They called me to check if the device was working properly, however they hung up pretty quickly and I didn't get a chance to tell them that my Medical Alert wouldn't work if there was to be a power outage. Also, my wife already fell twice and the emergency necklace didn't go off. Besides that, we think it's a good service. I'm just concerned it won't work if we happen to lose power.

7 years ago

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Bobbiejo Haizlip Greensboro, NC

I purchased the Arm Brand because of my disability and I think it's wonderful. I had a great experience with the service their representatives provided. Overall, we had a good experience using Medical Alert.

7 years ago

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Alice Wilson Indio, CA

I don't know what system I had, but I loved using it, specially because I live alone. Their customer service was very good and I liked the product itself, however, I had to discontinue the service because the price went up.

7 years ago

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Janet Wilkerson Nesbit, MS

My husband falls a lot and has Parkinson's disease, so we decided to purchase Medical Alert. I like the system, however, my house's alarm system is quicker to respond than my Medical Alert device. I also think that they need to make the necklace a little more attractive.

7 years ago

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Janine Counts St. Louis, MO

Their devices are fine, it works very well for me. I really needed it because of my Neuropathy, causing my body to have a bad balance. Although I haven't had to use it yet, their customer service has been excellent and the overall experience has been great as well.

7 years ago

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Marinelle Freeman Midland, TX

Their customer service is excellent! I've had a very satisfactory experience with them. I live alone and it makes me feel safe to know that if I have a problem, I can get some help.

7 years ago

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Betty Servant Customer Service

I purchased it for my mother several years ago and I think it's great! We were worried about leaving her alone, but that's no longer the case. Their customer service was very good and the devices did exactly what we needed it to do. Everything's been great.

7 years ago

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Kathleen Deena Sparta, NJ

Responsiveness and flexibility The medical alert it self is easy to use

3 months ago

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Bella Dallas, TX

immediate response even when my alarm goes off unintentiallly.

3 months ago

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Peggy Townsend Bristol, VA

Really works! Two of my family members have it! Just got the device that detects a fall, and it worked! Life Alert initiated the process when a family member passed out. Life Alert contacted me and I immediately went to see what happened. A fall had taken place in the bathroom and Life Alert had the life saving crew on the way, so we got to my family member about the same time. Luckily, no broken bones, etc. but family doctor recommended the patient go to ER to be checked out due to a history of falls. After one week in the hospital and two weeks in rehab, we are back home now. I truly recommend Life Alert!!!!

6 years ago

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Hi Peggy, Thanks so much for your feedback! Fall detection is great and really adds a nice layer of extra protection. We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Stay safe,
Alex
Customer Reviews Manager, Medical Alert

Jun. 14th, 2018

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Mary

When my husband passed away in 2010, I had to move from the retirement community we were living in. I moved into an apartment alone. I began having many falls. I tried another system which was bad. I switched to Medial Alert. I still took falls and was afraid to punch my alarm. I have different ones show much interest and have gone out of their way to help me not be afraid. I even would get calls that I hadn't been checking each month. After so much has happened to me and my son has recently passed away, I recently hit my button after a fall in closet. Help was here before I knew it. I couldn't believe how much caring and help they showed. I have nothing but praise for this wonderful company and the special interest they have taken to help a poor frightened old lady who is 80 years old and cannot move without a walker and not for far. I wear it ALL the time now, especially in the shower and through the night as I have to get up several times. My walker stays by my bed.

6 years ago

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Clarence Chapman Saint Paul, MN

Wish there was a volumn adjustment on the desk top unit. I can barely hear the person talking on it.

5 months ago

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Melanie Deboe Manhattan, KS

Associate was very friendly, patient and knowledgeable w/walking me through the steps of activating all 3 devices.

6 months ago

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Betty Chandler, AZ

They check in regularly, but not too much, to see how things are going and help with any questions or issues

7 months ago

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Rita Jaffrey, NH

The ease of my Mom using it. It is light weight and small. The one she had before, was heavy and she would not use it. This one she uses every day and even puts it on when she is out of the house.

7 months ago

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Sharon Allred Ogden, UT

They always respond to my check-in button push. And they have helped me arrange things for a friend. I've never fallen, so I can't rate that service.

1 year ago

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Gemma Lundstrom Saint Paul, MN

They keep calling wanting more money monthly, stating its for "insurance" if anything happens to it. They sure can't tell you what it would cost if you lost it or it broke. And why should we pay for it if it broke? It is called wear and tear. it is on an elderly person.

1 year ago

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Frieda Kodl Lincoln, CA

I had a call to them 3 weeks ago because I cut my leg on shower door and being as I am on blood thinners, there was blood everywhere. I tried to contact Medical Alert and I got repeatedly was "We can't locate you". You have my address...why can't you locate me? Very disappointing. First time I used you. Thought about cancelling service.

1 year ago

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Margaret E. Smith

The system is good; however, at my age the agent does not need to give me a lecture about how to wear it and when. Have a good brain at age 84! Thank God.

1 year ago

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Ginger Kubo San Jose, CA

The last time we received a call, were going to dispatchh out. We want you to go through the contact list first. We have had the fire dept out here too many times in the past. We have someone here 24/7. We also have cameras in the house to check on them.

1 year ago

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Nancy Morris Phoenix, AZ

I feel that I can depend on help when I need it. I was feeling very alone before and worried that if something happened to me, I wouldn't be able to get help.

1 year ago

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Bernadette Smith Brick, NJ

Came very quickly when I fell down and personnel were very accommodating and insured me there would never be a problem getting to my lock box I have on my front door

1 year ago

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Sheryl Portland, ME

It has 'saved' me many times. However, when I got the GPS model, there were no instructions. After using the basic model, I didn't know that I needed to press the button twice...or to the count to two?

1 year ago

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Rose DeFrancis Brewerton, NY

Everyone is very helpful and pleasant. Even when I make a mistake and accidentally hit the help button the person on the other side is so gracious . Thank you.e a

1 year ago

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Sheila lieff Bridgeport, CT

Every time I speak to a different rep, they're always throwing something new at me which sounds good but ends up costing me more money. I live on a fixed income, & if thus continues being too expensive, I may have to cancel Dr his service.

2 years ago

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Danny Murry New Albany, MS

It calls me quickly. I'm older and occasionally fall; you help me get help. However, I detest my heavy device. Surely someone makes a smaller one.soft

2 years ago

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S.G.RABE Lynchburg, VA

PROVIDES SECURITY FOR PERSONS LIVING ALONE. RESPONSES ARE IMMEDIATE. EVEN "JUST MAKING SURE ALL IS WORKING" CHECK-IN CALLS ARE AN APPRECIATED FEATURE.r

2 years ago

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Elaine Roeter Sarasota, FL

Fortunately, I've had only one episode when I had to call Medical Alert. I fainted in my bathroom after I came home from the hospital last year. When I pushed my button, I got an immediate answer.

2 years ago

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Sharon Bridgeman (daughter of George) Glenmont, NY

I have fallen a couple of times while wearing the necklace and the alarm did not go off. One time I fell all the way down the stairs! My children and I are very frustrated with this. We called technical support and had them test it, but of course there were "no issues". Clearly there are. I was also charged for unapproved expenses for a rate lock and protection plan. We may consider other options.

2 years ago

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Dana Hatfield Kingman, AZ

I've been very happy with them until someone called and sold me a protection plan under false pretenses. But when I figured out what had happened they took care of it right away and refunded me my money.

2 years ago

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Barbara Lerdon Columbus, OH

They are always there and their patience and explanations are always helpful. They will work a situation till it is resolved and always make you feel good

2 years ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Stay safe,
Alex
Customer Reviews Manager
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Nov. 19th, 2021

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Joyce Kaminski Clinton Township, MI

I have not had an emergency issue but the times that I accidentally alerted the service immediately alerted. I was calling within a minute to see if everything's OK.

2 years ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Stay safe,
Alex
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Nov. 19th, 2021

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Penelope Oliver Spokane, WA

They have always responded when needed. The last time, I had no idea where I was or what was wrong, but they took care of everthing. I believe that they saved my life.

2 years ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Stay safe,
Alex
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Nov. 19th, 2021

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Margaret Lujan for Victor Lujan Santa Fe, NM

We had a person call and try to trick us into upgrading by saying "we are going to send you an upgraded version because everyone is upgrading" he almost had my husband approving until I asked about cost or was the company upgrading all customers, he was caught and I told him, you are quite the salesman, you almost had us going. Please no more sales people coerci g customers. Also the medical alert button was accidently pushed and it took me 20 minutes to get through to anyone...

2 years ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Please reach out to Customer Care to clarify the need for this upgrade. It could be because your cellular technology is an older version and therefore will soon not be supported by AT&T:
1-800-906-0872 or [email protected].

Stay safe,
Alex
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Nov. 19th, 2021

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margaret White Derry, NH

IT HELPED ME WHEN I FELL AND SPLIT MY HEAD OPEN. RESPONSE WAS RAPID. MY SON CALLED IN ABOUT 5 MINUTES TO LET ME KNOW THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON ITS WAY

2 years ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Stay safe,
Alex
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Nov. 19th, 2021

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Kathy Waldorf Olathe, KS

The monthly testing never works with talking to customer service. Insure in the equipment and price increase protect was added without approval which resulted in an addition $10 monthly charge. Calls are received trying to sell an upgrade in service and equipment.

2 years ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Thanks so much for your feedback. We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Please escalate issues to Customer Care: [email protected].

Stay safe,
Alex
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Nov. 19th, 2021

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Kay Henn-Kaufman Hamburg, PA

It is a little expensive and the first time I used the fall button when I put it on and it fell into my shirt, that activated the button. That button is a little bit sensitive. I have to be very careful with it.

2 years ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Please escalate questions or issues to Customer Care:
1-800-906-0872 or [email protected].

Stay safe,
Alex
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Nov. 19th, 2021

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sally j rutledge Wells River, VT

I was out mowing my lawn and had my Medical Alert on and I went over some rough part of lawn and it set my alert off and they were right there right in touch with me.

2 years ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Stay safe,
Alex Customer Reviews Manager Connect America

Nov. 19th, 2021

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Pam Stevenson Herriman, UT

Because it is sensitive to any bumps, if I did have a fall the paramedics would be called quickly and also my family. I don't necessarily have to push the button to get help.

2 years ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Please escalate questions or issues to Customer Care:
1-800-906-0872 or [email protected].

Stay safe,
Alex
Customer Reviews Manager Connect America

Nov. 19th, 2021

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Carol Calle Terre Hill, PA

I am not sure because I am not using it to the fullest extent right now. In the future when I am home more I will probably rely on it more fully/ I would prefer to do a review later on into the use of it.

2 years ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Thanks so much for your feedback! We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Please escalate questions or issues to Customer Care:
1-800-906-0872 or [email protected].

Stay safe,
Alex
Customer Reviews Manager Connect America

Nov. 19th, 2021

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Cynthia B Maroon River Forest, IL

I used to love Medical Alert, but for the past few months I have been very unhappy. I put it on test mode and sometimes I get the proper reply and can test my microphone. Other times I never get this. I just put my system on 15 minute test mode and the first time I did get the option to test the microphone. Then I tried from two different rooms and I didn't get this option so I don't know what is going on!

2 years ago

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Barbara L. Oskamp Loveland, OH

The fall alert has worked every time even though each incident was not a fall, the alarm was triggered and the phone call was received verifying that everything was okay.

2 years ago