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FOR FAMILIES
For Adult Children & Caregivers

Medical Alert For Elderly Parents

You Cannot Be There Every Minute. We Can.

Stop dreading the phone call. My Life Alarm watches over your parent 24/7 and tells you the moment anything happens, with a caregiver app that keeps you in the loop from anywhere.

Under 30-Sec Response 24/7 Live Monitoring IP67 Water-Resistant No Contract
Life Alarm Plus recommended for Families & CaregiversRecommended: Life Alarm Plus
53M

family caregivers in the US (AARP)

27%

of adults over 60 live alone (Pew Research Center)

1 in 4

adults over 65 falls each year (CDC)

24/7

professional monitoring, so you are never the only safety net

Why It Matters

Why A Medical Alert For Elderly Parents Eases The Worry

Living Far Away

In another city or country? Get an instant notification after any alert, and see exactly how it was resolved.

Working Full-Time

You cannot answer every call at work. Our operators respond in seconds, and you are informed immediately after.

Being The Only Caregiver

Being the entire safety net is exhausting. Let us take nights, weekends and every moment in between.

A Gift They Will Accept

Many parents resist help. Framed as peace of mind for you, most say yes, and quietly come to rely on it.

Medical alert for elderly parents, an adult daughter with her mother at homeThe call you get becomes 'she is fine', not 'come quickly'
Real Life, Protected

The Worry Only Another Caregiver Understands

Every unanswered ring becomes a story in your head. You calculate the hours since you last spoke, you keep your phone loud in meetings, you drive over 'just to check'. Loving an aging parent from a distance, or even from across town, is a full-time worry.

A medical alert does not replace you, it backs you up. A professional team answers in seconds at 3am so you do not have to be awake at 3am. And the caregiver app turns dread into information: you see the alert, the response and the resolution, in real time, wherever you are.

Instant app, SMS and email alerts after any event
See device location and button history anytime
One bill on your card, protection on their wrist
Our Recommendation For Families & Caregivers Life Alarm Plus

The Life Alarm Plus was built for families. Its caregiver app lets you locate the device, see button history and receive instant alerts on iOS and Android, plus GPS and advanced fall detection for them.

Caregiver Mobile AppGPS + WiFi LocationAdvanced Fall DetectionAdd Spouse / 2nd User For Both Parents
Life Alarm Plus
$44.95/mo monitoring + $99 activation
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Prefer a different style? See the Life Alarm S

The Difference It Makes

The Same Emergency, Two Endings

Without A Medical Alert

  1. 1Dad falls on Tuesday morning
  2. 2You call Wednesday night, no answer, you assume he is at cards
  3. 3A neighbour finds him Thursday, and you never forgive yourself
Outcome: hours lost, worse recovery

With My Life Alarm

  1. 1Dad falls on Tuesday morning, the pendant detects it
  2. 2An operator answers in seconds and dispatches help
  3. 3Your phone lights up before the ambulance even arrives, you meet him at the ER
Outcome: help in minutes, family informed
How It Works

Help In Three Simple Steps

1

Press Your Button

One press connects over built-in 4G LTE. No phone, no dialing, no app.

2

A Trained Operator Answers

Our AI-assisted platform answers instantly, the operator sees your name, location and this exact health profile.

3

The Right Help Is Sent

EMS, a neighbour or family, your choice. We stay on the line and notify your loved ones automatically.

Inside Our Monitoring Center

Operators Trained For Families & Caregivers

Every alert reaches a live, TMA Five Diamond trained operator. Here is what that means for your exact situation:

They follow your family planCall you first, or EMS first, the response order is exactly what your family sets.

They speak with patienceOperators are trained for hard-of-hearing, confused or frightened seniors, no rushing, no jargon.

They close the loop with youAfter any event you get the full picture: what happened, what was done, how it ended.

They never guilt a false alarmYour parent will never be made to feel foolish for pressing, so they will actually press.

Trained dispatch operator answering a My Life Alarm alert
Buying Guide

What To Look For In A Device For Families & Caregivers

Whether you choose us or anyone else, insist on these. They are the difference between a gadget and a lifeline.

A real caregiver app

Location, alerts and history on your phone, not just a phone tree.

GPS for the wanderer or walker

Know help can find them beyond the front door.

Fall detection included

Because the worst calls are the ones they cannot make.

Spouse add-on available

Cover both parents on one plan for $9.95 more.

No contract to fight later

Month to month, because circumstances change.

A device they will accept

Pendant, clip or watch, the best device is the one they actually wear.

Questions Families Ask

Families & Caregivers FAQ

Can I get notified when my parent presses the button?
Yes. You choose your notification settings, instant alerts by app, SMS and email after any button press or fall event.
Can I pay for it while my parent uses it?
Absolutely, most of our customers are adult children. One bill on your card, protection on their wrist or neck.
What if my parent refuses to wear it?
Choose the form they will accept, a discreet pendant, a clip, or the Watch that does not look medical at all. Our specialists can help you have that conversation.
What does it cost?
Monitoring starts at $34.95 a month depending on the device, each with a one-time $99 activation and equipment included. No equipment fees, no hidden fees, and longer pre-paid terms save up to 25 percent.
Does Medicare cover a medical alert system?
Original Medicare does not. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may reimburse part of the cost, and medical alert systems are generally FSA and HSA eligible, we provide the invoices you need.
Is there a contract?
No long-term contract. Plans are month to month, cancel anytime, with a 30-day risk-free trial.