Name: Medical Alert
Rating: 4.3

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Sharon

A great company, the people are there when you need them.

2 months ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Sharon, thank you for your feedback! We appreciate our customers and appreciate the time you took to leave us a review.

Sep. 18th, 2025

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Ron

very comfortable to wear, somewhat easy to give false signals

3 months ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Ron, thank you for your feedback! False alarms can happen, and we’d always rather respond to a false alert than risk missing a real one. If you feel the button is activating too easily, feel free to contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-635-6156—we may be able to adjust or offer a different option to better suit your needs. We’re here for you anytime!

Aug. 14th, 2025

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Deborah Dyer Hendersonville, TN

Both of our mothers had Medical Alert and I can say that at their age and with the health issues they had (falling, memory loss, etc.) it was absolute necessary as long as they continued to live alone. My mother had a history of just stumbling and falling over anything. I got her Medical Alert because after my Dad passes there were several hours in the day before I would be able to be there with her since I still worked. Numerous times I would get the message that indeed she had fallen and help was on the way. her neighbor, we had given a house key to and often I would have them call her to go in moms home before I could arrive. My mother in law had falling issues also and once upon falling outside her bathroom, she hit her head on the edge of the dresser. Thank goodness she was able to have Medical Alert on herself and called and they contacted my husband and sent an ambulance. For the amount they payed monthly, it was certainly worth our piece of mind knowing that they both would get the help needed if we were not able to quickly arrive. I highly recommend this company and all that they stand for.

2 years 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!!!!

7 years ago

Reply from Medical Alert

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.

8 years ago

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Donna

Medical Alert has excellent customer service and do a great job with taking care of issues right away.

6 months ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Thank you so much for your kind words, Donna! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience has been a positive one. Your feedback means the world to us, and we’re glad we could meet your expectations.

May. 13th, 2025

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Nicole

I returned a call to an agent for assistance with a billing issue, but the person who answered was not the one who had originally called me. Despite that, I explained that there were unfamiliar charges on my father’s debit card and I needed some clarification. The agent was incredibly rude, condescending, and dismissive. Rather than listening to my concerns, he was quick to argue and insist that I was mistaken. I could also hear a TV in the background, which led me to believe he was working from home, rather than in a professional office setting. I’m not one to lose my temper easily, but his attitude pushed me to the point where I had to let him know how unprofessional and unhelpful he was. What upset me even more was thinking about how my 84-year-old disabled father would have been treated if he had made that call. This kind of disrespectful behavior is completely unacceptable, and it's disappointing that someone in a customer-facing role, even a collections agent, would treat people this way. Good customer service is built on courtesy, patience, and empathy—qualities this agent clearly lacks. I strongly urge the company to reevaluate the agents they employ and ensure that anyone who interacts with customers is held to a higher standard of professionalism and basic human decency.

1 year ago

Reply from Medical Alert

We’re really sorry to hear that your experience wasn’t up to the standard you expected. We take your concerns seriously, and we’d love the opportunity to address them. Please reach out to our Customer Care team at 1-800-906-0872 or CustomerResolutions@medicalalert.com so we can resolve this matter as quickly as possible. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Dec. 16th, 2024

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Kenneth

Works well tests great on a regular basis. I do not like being notified that the rate will go up $10/month without notice. Bad marketing and we will look at other options

1 year ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We value your opinion and are committed to providing the best service possible. If there’s anything we can do to make your experience better, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team at 1-800-906-0872 or CustomerResolutions@medicalalert.com. We’re here to assist you!

Dec. 17th, 2024

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Elaine Johnson

The representatives are friendly and knowledgeable. The 3 star rating is based on the worrisome calls repeated daily to try and get me to add more features. The message is very condescending in that they are asking to update my credit card ASAP. Although I've called several time asking to stop calling, I still get the calls.

1 year ago

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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We value your opinion and are committed to providing the best service possible. If there’s anything we can do to make your experience better, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team at 1-800-906-0872 or CustomerResolutions@medicalalert.com. We’re here to assist you!

Dec. 17th, 2024

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Bonnie

I paid for a year, and less than a month later, I tested it, and it didn't work. I was pressured to spend additional money monthly to get them to "turn the signal back on so it would work." It was obvious what had been done. I was called at least two more times to upgrade. Constant upselling! I thought that when I signed up, it included fall detection. I will not renew and will look at other options after my year is up.

1 year 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 with any additional questions or issues:

1-800-906-0872 or CustomerResolutions@medicalalert.com.

Stay safe,

Customer Reviews Team
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Oct. 16th, 2024

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Hannah

The quick response to send help. The people who come are always very courteous and helpful. I don't k now how much I pay per month because I pay once a year.

1 year ago

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Thank you, Hannah! We appreciate your review. We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Aug. 8th, 2024

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Shirley

Company tried to put on insurance premium for equipment charged 15$ for it called to ask what is was for. Finally got a confirmation on what is was . Told company to cancel the insurance couple months ago received letter today asking if we wanted to cx insurance …

1 year ago

Reply from Medical Alert

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry for any confusion. Our insurance program is an optional add-on and can only be applied if opted in by the customer. Please contact Customer Care at 1-800-906-0872 or CustomerResolutions@medicalalert.com for further assistance. We're here to help!

Aug. 8th, 2024

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Carol

I wish someone could have talked to me personally face to face to explain how it all works and what I should expect. Each time I have pushed the button to TEST my device there has been confusion.

1 year 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 with any additional questions or concerns at 1-800-906-0872 or CustomerResolutions@medicalalert.com. We'd be more than happy to walk you through the service!

Aug. 8th, 2024

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Gary Phillips

Quick responses and great customer service. Perhaps the only downside is the periodic calls to try and upsell the customer or more bells and whistles.

1 year 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.

Aug. 8th, 2024

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Mark Anthony Ferrusi I

I don't remember the last representative I spoke to but the woman stayed on the phone with me for close to 25 minutes helping me check and verify every last piece of the system in my mother's house.

1 year ago

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Thank you, Mark! We appreciate your review. We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Oct. 16th, 2024

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Margie

I ordered 2 white bracelets about 2 months ago. Someone called me back and said you only had the black ones. I called back this past week and I kept getting transferred. I finally got really upset after holding on for almost 15 minutes. You people have the WORST customer service. How can I get my bracelets?? We have been with your Company for over 10 years. I am sick and cannot deal with Medical Alert much longer. I really hope you’re reading this. I am really pissed

1 year 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 with any additional questions or issues:

1-800-906-0872 or CustomerResolutions@medicalalert.com.

Stay safe,

Customer Reviews Team
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Jun. 17th, 2024

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Charlotte Zeb

Prefer not to have fall detection. Too sensitive. May go off even when doing something as simple as pulling a shirt over head. Husband will not use at all because of sensitivity. Would prefer simply push button when needed. Perhaps someone will contact us about this problem.

1 year 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 with any additional questions or issues:

1-800-906-0872 or CustomerResolutions@medicalalert.com.

Stay safe,

Customer Reviews Team
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Jun. 17th, 2024

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Laurel

Too many phone calls back to back regarding same issue. When a customer test the system it should be noted so EVERYONE in the company knows. It would be nice to have a standard phone number when you call me. I don’t like to answer phone numbers I don’t know.

1 year ago

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Thank you, Laurel! We appreciate your review. We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

May. 8th, 2024

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Susan

I like my med alert pendent very much especially if I m shoveling or doing yard work Give me a piece of mind and we'll bring MY children are also pleased I have one, also!

1 year ago

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Thank you, Susan! We appreciate your review. We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

Apr. 10th, 2024

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Kathleen Schenectady, NY

The best & easiest thing to have that alls me to feel and be safe so that I can remain living in my own apt. ~ it’s saved me by getting needed help several times

2 years ago

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Thank you, Kathleen! We appreciate your review. We value our customers and appreciate the time you took to share your experience.

May. 8th, 2024

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Charles Fine Dallas, TX

I have never had an emergency call. I send monthly alarm checks which are always answered very promptly. I have occasional questions which are answered courteously.

2 years ago

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Sandra Oregon, IL

I appreciated their promptness by showing up at my house when I unknowingly set off the button. Nice to know it doesn't take them long to check things out.

2 years ago

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Gail Greenville, RI

alert plug fell apart and short circuited my house. Called credit card to make sure no more charges went. Bank notified me that they would look over the matter. Meantime I called Medical Alert and informed them. My electrician came the following morning and verified it was the problem. This happened 3/31/23. Bank refunded me $37.50 and $10.00. Told Bank not to allow any more charges to my account. Medical Alert sent me 2 different bills with different amounts. Charging me for April, May, and June. I was told by Medical Alert because I stopped medical alert payments the matter wouldn't be settled until July 2023. I returned system back to Medical Alert who verified they had got it by 5/1/23. They added some kind of extra coverage to my account that I don't remember hearing about. I'm hard of hearing so therefore I will pay the extra money up to March 2023. They are billing me for April, May, and June. I want this settled before July of 2023. I am just short of 87, hard of hearing and cannot get around very well. I do not want a new Medical Alert system because of the run-a-round I have been getting. Gail Hebblewaite (aka Elizabeth G)

2 years 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.

3 years 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.

3 years 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.

3 years 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.

3 years 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.

3 years 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.

3 years 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

3 years 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?

3 years 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

3 years 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.

3 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

3 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

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

4 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

4 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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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.

4 years ago

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

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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.

4 years ago

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

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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...

4 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 CustomerResolutions@medicalalert.com.

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

4 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.

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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.

4 years ago

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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: CustomerResolutions@medicalalert.com.

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.

4 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 CustomerResolutions@medicalalert.com.

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.

4 years ago

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

Stay safe,
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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.

4 years ago

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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 CustomerResolutions@medicalalert.com.

Stay safe,
Alex
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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.

4 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 CustomerResolutions@medicalalert.com.

Stay safe,
Alex
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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!

4 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.

4 years ago

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