What Should I Do If I Accidentally Trigger My Medical Pendant?

Aging has many health challenges that can make it hard for seniors to lead normal lives. Despite health challenges, most seniors prefer living independently in their homes instead of moving to assisted living facilities. Relatives can be constantly worried about the safety and security of their senior loved ones. A medical pendant can provide peace of mind to the loved ones of a senior who chooses to live independently.

An Overview of a Medical Pendant

A medical alert pendant enables seniors to alert a local emergency response team by pressing the help button. The pendant also offers more protection by automatically notifying the response center if the senior falls and cannot push the button. The pendant is waterproof and lightweight; the senior can wear it in the shower or anywhere else where falls are common.

Can You Trigger the Medical Pendant Accidentally?

Accidental medical alert pendants activations are common. According to a consumer report, 8 out of 10 medical alert pendants users surveyed have accidentally activated their devices. If this happens to you, don’t worry. It’s a common occurrence and the situation can easily be remedied. 

What Should You Do?

The aim of buying a medical alert pendant is to have a way to call help when you’re alone. Your safety is a priority, and the response team is committed to making sure you get care on time. The device will send an alarm to the response team for about 15 seconds when you press the emergency button. During this time, you can cancel the call by pressing the cancel button if you have activated it accidentally.

If you cannot press the cancel button, the response team will get the call. One of the response team members will talk to you to know the kind an emergency you’ve experienced. Once connected, let them know that you activated the button unintentionally and that you are okay. The response team understands that it’s normal to activate the device accidentally. 

Tips To Prevent Accidental Activation

• Wear the health pendant around your neck and position the lanyard to rest on your chest. The emergency button should face forward to make it easy for you to press.
• The pendant should rest outside your shirt. Wearing it inside the shirt can hinder proper fall detection.
• Handle the pendant carefully when wearing or removing it as rough handling could be interpreted as a fall or activate the button.
• To avoid activating the pendant accidentally while you sleep, adjust the lanyard to a shorter length, so it rests on your chest.

Choosing a Reliable Medical Pendant

Before buying a pendant, research the different features of each brand. Buy from a company that is known for offering quality emergency response services. The response team should respond to calls promptly and send help when needed. Look for a medical pendant that suits your budget without compromising on quality.

Having this device can give you peace of mind knowing that you’ll be able to receive emergency care anytime the need arises. It can also comfort your family since they know you’ll always be able to get help even if they can’t be there.