These days, cell phones have taken over numerous aspects of our lives—they fulfill the role of a watch, calculator, notepad, and computer all in one pocket-sized device. However, when it comes to notifying first responders in the event of an emergency, they may not be the best choice for your senior loved one. Here are just some of the reasons why it pays to invest in a medic alert button instead.

3 Reasons Medic Alert Systems Beat Cell Phones in Emergencies

1. Immediate Identification

When you call 911 and are connected to a dispatcher, they will ask a number of questions to try and find out who is calling, what happened to them, and how severe their injuries may be. The ONLY information that they MAY KNOW is the name, address, and phone number of the account holder from caller ID. In a medical emergency, unfortunately, injured seniors may not be in a position to communicate effectively.

A medic alert system, however, will have all pertinent information pertaining to your loved one on file, ready to relay to the authorities who respond, so all your loved one has to do is “push a button” to get the help they need ~ even if they are unable to speak!

2. Simplistic Design

The small buttons of a cell phone—whether it’s touchscreen or not—are notorious for causing typos among users of all ages. If you’re a senior with limited eyesight, a tremor, or mobility issues, it’s even harder to use your device to craft a text message, enter a passcode, or type in a phone number. If your loved one is injured, it may be near impossible.

Luckily, a medic alert system only requires a single push of the button, so the subscriber can readily and easily get the help they need.

3. Peace of Mind

The small buttons of a cell phone—whether it’s touchscreen or not—are notorious for causing typos among users of all ages. If you’re a senior with limited eyesight, a tremor, or mobility issues, it’s even harder to use your device to craft a text message, enter a passcode, or type in a phone number. If your loved one is experiencing a medical emergency or are injured, it may be near impossible.

Luckily, a “medic alert” system only requires the push of a single button, so your aging loved one can easily get the help they need – Around the Clock.

If you’re convinced a cell phone is not enough in the event of an accident, contact Around The Clock Medical Alarms. They are proud to provide simple personal help buttons that your loved one can wear as a bracelet or necklace, on their person, so they can get help any time. To learn more about their life-saving design, visit the website. You can also call (877) 449-5566 to learn more about their Emergency Medical Dispatch Certified Response Center