The system seems adequate, especially for serious troubles, and for a situation where the person wearing the alarm is alone. However, it may be unnecessary if the problem is not serious and there is actually someone nearby to help.

Is it possible to have an alarm that, in the first instance, signal to another person (say, a household member who may be in a different room) that the senior needs some help or monitoring?

Thank you,

Kanitta
KAAAWA, Hawaii

Hi Kanitta,

This is a very commonly requested question, and you are quite correct that often we do not have to call for 911. If someone is in the house they will hear the very loud tone of our system and the booming voice over the speaker box.

Alternatively, if the person wearing the alarm can speak and informs our operator that he only needs one of his/her contacts alerted but not the paramedics, then that is all we will do.

However, should you or the person with the problem not respond, then of course, for the safety of your loved one, we will dispatch 911.

Usually there is plenty of time before we dispatch for you to become aware of the situation. Our system is designed to be heard well throughout a 3500 square foot house.

I hope this helps, and thank you for asking,

Noah