A medical alarm gives seniors and those with chronic medical conditions the peace of mind, security, and confidence to continue with daily activities and maintain independence from their own home.

How do you know if you or the person you care for need a medical alarm? Evaluate the need by answering the following 9 simple questions.

A. Is it important for the person you care for to continue living independently?
Yes point value = 1 point No
B. As a caregiver, are you having difficulties to find the time you need for yourself?
Yes point value = 1 point No
C. Has this person been hospitalized, or required emergency medical assistance?
Yes point value = 2 points No
D. Has the person fallen frequently, been anxious or at risk of falling where they live?
Yes point value = 3 points No
E. Does this person require an assistive medical device to help with balance or walking?
Yes point value = 3 points No
F. Does this person take several daily medications?
Yes point value = 3 points No
G. Does this person have any of these chronic medical conditions?
Yes point value = 2 points No
Arthritis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Congestive Heart Failure Diabetes Hypertension
Osteoporosis Stroke

H. Does the person you care for require assistance with at least one of the following daily activities?
Yes point value = 3 points No
Bathing Dressing Eating Grooming
Meal preparation Toileting

I. Is the person you care for alone for several hours during the day and/or night?
Yes point value = 2 points No


Total Yes Points_________________

Scoring/Evaluation:
15 -20 - Urgent Need - Call today.
8 -14 - Elevated Need - Call today.
4 - 7 - Moderate Need - Worth considering better now than later.
0 - 3 - Limited Need - A medical alarm might not be required at this moment, but the need should be re-examined.