Medical Alerts For Seniors With Seizures

Seizures are unpredictable and may occur at any time. They can range from mild to severe and may be as minor as staring spells to as major as violent shaking episodes. A medical alert seizure bracelet or pendent that has an alert button permit seniors to alert medical professionals of their emergency manually.

Medical alert bracelets that are not equipped with an alert button can also be beneficial, as they visually provide vital Information regarding the senior’s seizure disorder. During an emergency, emergency personnel can contact the senior’s doctor to obtain detailed information regarding medications and the severity of seizures the patient suffers from.

• Immediate response: If a senior presses the alert button at the onset of a seizure,a professional at the monitoring center will immediately contact the appropriate emergency agency.Seizures can occur at any time, and fortunately, trained professionals are available to assist, 24/7/365.
• Variety of styles: There are a variety of medical alert pendants and bracelets options to fit all personalities and occasions. Bracelets can be elegant in gold and silver, or casual in colorful and comfortable leather, fabric, silicon, nylon or rubber materials.
• Minimizes errors: When a senior who has a seizure condition wears a medical alert bracelet, it allows emergency personnel to diagnose appropriate treatment faster and more accurately. The information on a medical alert bracelet can help prevent medical errors by providing vital information that may not be available if the senior is seizing or unconscious. 

• No guarantee: First responders and medical personnel are trained to look for medical identification jewelry in an emergency.However, in some instances, the medical alert device or jewelry may be overlooked, resulting in potentially serious consequences.
• Landline required: Some medical alert systems require a landline phone. This requirement can be an inconvenience for seniors who do not have a landline or who have opted for cellular service.

• Fall detection: Some medical systems can be upgraded to include a fall detection option. Fall detection can be extremely useful for seniors who suffer from seizures, as some seizures may cause seniors to fall.
• Mattress device: Medical alert systems may also include mattress devices that can be placed under a senior’s mattress. If the senior experiences a seizure, the alarm will be activated by the shaking. A mattress device can provide peace of mind to loved ones who are concerned that the senior may have a seizure while resting.
• GPS functionality: Medical alert devices can be equipped with GPS to ensure that seniors are protected anywhere a seizure may occur. A mobile system is highly advised for seniors who have seizures, as a seizure can happen at any time, at a moment’s notice.

Medical alert systems for seniors who have seizures can include devices for both home and away from home. A system that includes both usually costs about $29.99 per month. Home only systems are also available in the range of $19.99 per month. When additional options and upgrades are added, systems can range between $49 to $69. 

A seizure disorder requires special medical care and attention. Seniors who live with seizure disorders understand that the condition can be difficult to control. Seniors should wear their medical alert device to ensure that important information such as their emergency contacts and medications can be easily accessed by medical personnel. There may be instances when the senior suffering from a seizure may be unresponsive or unable to communicate. A medical alert bracelet or pendant aids in helping medical professionals make the appropriate medical decisions.

Furthermore, a seizure may occur when a family member or friend who has knowledge of the seizure disorder may not be around. In these cases, a medical alert seizure device can silently inform medical personnel of the condition.