Let’s face it the world can be a bit scary sometimes. This is not to state that we should all pull the sheets up over our heads, but the facts are that bad things do occasionally happen. Anything that you can do to make you and your family a little bit safer is probably a good idea. Every now and then a new idea or technology comes along that has the ability to make the world a little safer, for example, the home alarm system. A recent breakthrough in the field of medical alarms has clear safety implications for not just the medical alarm industry, but for safety in general.

If you haven’t yet heard about MediPendant, then you are likely to be surprised by what this new technological breakthrough can offer to those who are living alone. This personal emergency response system is not just a senior alert; it also has a broad array of applications for people who live in relative isolation.

The sad facts are that schools are not the safe havens that they once were.  There was a time that schools were seen as a place where students, while not necessarily in a stress free environment, were generally safe from any real harm, (not counting homework, of course).  Unfortunately, those days are long gone, especially in many areas.

Finding an assisted living device that can also function as a personal alert system can be a bit tricky. Many of the devices on the market have limitations that may make them less than ideal for individuals who are disabled. For example, it is common for a device to signal an operator, yet not enable the user to talk directly through the pendant itself. However, recent breakthroughs have yielded a new device that has shown itself to be perfect for those looking for a personal emergency response system.

The MediPendant has been on the market for only a few months and is already a hot topic in the Medical Alert Industry. The MediPendant is a personal emergency response system that gives users access to help at the press of a button, 24/7, 365 days a year. It is the only monitored medical alarm on the market today that allows the user to speak and listen to an operator directly through the pendant. The MediPendant Medical Alarm is designed for use by individuals with physical disabilities, health issues, and seniors.

By Daniel Gelinas - SecuritySystemNews.com

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—DigiKnox Security, a provider of wireless home security for Southern California, has taken its first step into the world of PERS by joining the MediPendant Authorized Dealer network administered by Eastern Distributing.

DigiKnox vice president of operations John Gorman said while his company had been an Authorized MediPendant Dealer for only a short time, the results were gratifying so far. “We’re just getting off the ground with it, but I think we’re off to a great start. Our webpage really stands out from others out there, and we have great potential,” Gorman said. “Being an Authorized Dealer has provided us with a lot of our web content, a dealer locator … they just support us fully and address any questions we have.”

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., BY PR NEWSWIRE

AdEx Media, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ADXM), a leading performance-driven, online marketing and distribution company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Medical Alarm Concepts Holdings, Inc. (MDHI.OB) to market and provide lead generation for Medical Alarm Concepts' two-way voice pendant, known as MediPendant(TM).

MediPendant(TM) is the first monitored two-way voice speakerphone pendant for the PERS (personal emergency response) industry. Medical Alarm Concepts has taken the existing PERS system and upgraded it with a new state-of-the-art technology, giving the user more freedom and mobility than ever before. With MediPendant(TM), the user speaks directly through the pendant to communicate with the monitored call center. With its enhanced range and superior RF capabilities, MediPendant(TM) is positioned to revolutionize the PERS industry.

Medical Alarm Concepts, Rapid Response revolutionize PERS

Daniel Gelinas, associate editor - SecuritySystemNews.com

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. and SYRACUSE, N.Y.--Medical Alarm Concepts on June 22 announced a new PERS solution, which the company said will revolutionize the PERS industry. The solution features the new MediPendant, the first hands-free, two-way voice-enabled, wearable communication device with a 600+-foot range from the base unit. The solution is monitored by Rapid Response’s new UL-listed,  40,000-square-foot, Syracuse, N.Y.-based, EMT-staffed PERS monitoring center, Life Safety Monitoring.

Plymouth Meeting, PA– Medical Alarm Concepts™ (OTCBB:MDHI) announces its new, revolutionary personal medical emergency response program. The program features its MediPendant™ hands-free communication device, along with its comprehensive LifeSafety Monitoring™ service.

MediPendant™ and LifeSafety Monitoring™ will support a rapidly expanding population of individuals in home and long term care/independent living settings. Together, the two solutions are well-suited to address the care challenges of the aging, disabled, and chronically- ill population. Some of these challenges include falls, respiratory failure, medication issues, and a host of other emergencies facing those living at home.