Medical Alert:

Do I Need a Medical Alert System?

A medical alert gives seniors and those with chronic medical conditions the peace of mind, security, and confidence to continue with daily activities and maintain independence - from their own home.

How do you know if you or the person you care for need a medical alarm? Evaluate the need by answering the following 9 simple questions.

	Questions			Yes		No
	1.	Is it important for the person you care for to continue living independently?
	2.	As a caregiver, are you having difficulties to find the time you need for yourself?
	3.	Has this person been hospitalized, or required emergency medical assistance?
	4.	Has the person fallen frequently, been anxious or at risk of falling where they live?
	5.	Does this person require an assistive medical device to help with balance or walking?
	6.	Is this person required to take several medications each day?
	7.	Does this person have any of the following chronic medical conditions? Hypertension Stroke Congestive Heart Failure Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Osteoporosis Arthritis Diabetes
	8.	Does the person you care for require assistance with at least one of the following daily activities? Dressing Grooming Bathing Toileting Eating Meal preparation
	9.	Is the person you care for alone for several hours during the day and/or night?