A battery operated call button that van be pushed by the wearing user to send an alert to a nearby caregiver to ask for assistance. Great for people that are bed bound or unsafe in walking without a caregiver present.
Advantages
- both user and caregiver feel less anxious and at greater ease when in separate rooms
- operates wirelessly and does not need an active landline
- no monthly monitoring fees
Disadvantages
- batteries need to be replaced on a regular basis
- limited range between the pager and the alert buttons