Convincing a Loved One To Use A Medical Alert System

Sometimes the toughest part of getting a Medical Alert System (#medicalalertsystem) for a loved one is to convince them to accept it. In this video, you'll learn how to convince a parent, family member, or friend to use one of these potentially life-saving devices used by millions of Americans by using the 5 I's. Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction to Medical Alert Systems 0:45 Why people need Medical Alert Systems 1:01 Ways Not to convince loved ones to use a Medical Alert System 1:44 The Five I’s: Ways to convince loved ones to use a Medical Alert System 2:42 How to counter objections to using a Medical Alert System 4:10 How to find additional help to convince loved ones to use a Medical Alert System Do you want to protect a loved one with a medical alert system (#medicalalertsystem)? The devices are easily obtained and not expensive. The problem with getting such a device is often the reluctance of the person they’re designed to protect. How do you convince a parent, family or friend to employ a medical alert system? Medical alert devices (#medicalalertsystem) can summon first responders such as EMTs, police, or firefighters -- as well as family and friends -- to a user’s home. But these devices, also known as personal emergency response systems, only help those who are willing to use them. As we age, we are more prone to falling, and ensuing serious medical complications can be due to not getting help quickly. It’s been reported that 1 out of 3 seniors will fall at home. But quoting statistics like this won’t be helpful in convincing a loved one to use a medical alert system (#medicalalertsystem). So, what will work? How can you help Mom to help herself? Just follow the 5 I’S. The video explains the 5 steps you can take to convince a loved one to use a medical alert system (#medicalalertsystem). Jeff Hoyt is SeniorLiving.org’s Editor-in-Chief. For reviews of other medical alert systems, watch    • Medical Alert Systems   or visit https://www.seniorliving.org/medical-... For an introduction to medical alert systems, watch    • Introduction to Medical Alert Systems for ...   For reviews of Medical Guardian's home medical alert systems, watch    • Medical Guardian Home Medical Alert System...   For reviews of Medical Guardian's on-the-go medical alert systems, watch    • Medical Guardian On-the-Go Medical Alert S...   For reviews of LifeFone's medical alert systems, watch    • LifeFone Medical Alert Systems Review   Subscribe to SeniorLiving.org on YouTube:    / @seniorlivingorg   For the best assisted living options for your loved one: https://www.seniorliving.org/assisted... For more tips for seniors: https://www.seniorliving.org/ If you're interested in joining the hundreds of thousands of families who've found senior living communities on SeniorLiving.org, read the reviews on our website: https://www.seniorliving.org/housing/ ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Like to save money? Please watch: "The Best Senior Citizen Discounts"    • The Best Senior Discounts   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Note: We receive free products and participate in affiliate programs.