Medical Alert Pendants: Gimmick or Game Changer?

​What are medical alert pendants? We’ve all seen the infomercials about medical alert pendants that can make them seem like a waste of funds or simply unnecessary. Maybe you saw them and thought about how much money you might be spending on emergency services if you or a loved one decided to actually utilize the alert pendant for its intended use.
 
While infomercials may make medical alert pendants seem gimmicky, in reality, they are life saving devices that help both our residents and nursing staff avoid catastrophic incidents. Melody Living gives each resident a medical alert pendant, the costs of which are included in our monthly fees, so you and your loved one can rest easy knowing they are always safe and supported. . 

​If the alert pendant is ever used, the alert goes straight to our 24/7 on-site nursing staff. Most emergency situations can be handled by the nursing staff on-site without ever leaving the community. In the event of a fall, medical emergency, or other related emergency; our on-site staff are ready to assist. The combination of our on-site nursing staff and the medical alert pendants helps to limit hospital visits, and offers comfort to our residents, knowing that in any situation, their health comes first. 

​With the ability to handle most situations on-site, we can limit the number of unnecessary hospital visits for our residents. Minimizing hospital visits also helps to keep our residents at their best health by limiting exposure to other illnesses that can come with a hospital stay.
 
Utilizing the medical alert pendants helps to give both our residents and their loved ones peace of mind in knowing that they will always have quick and simplified access to expert care in the event of an emergency.
 
Melody Living partners with Paxxon Healthcare Services to provide the best care possible in our assisted living and memory care communities. We strive to ensure the physical and emotional wellness of our residents and partnering with Paxxon Healthcare Services helps us to deliver the 8 Dimensions of Wellness every day.

​To find out more about our assisted living and memory care community in Lake in the Hills, visit our contact page or give us a call at (847) 957-7070!