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FAQs

What is MediPendant™?

MediPendant™ is the first monitored medical alert device that allows you to speak and listen directly through the pendant. Unlike many of the other medical alarm systems on the market today, the user speaks directly through the pendant to communicate with the operator at a monitored call center.


What is the advantage of MediPendant™?

MediPendant™ enables the user to communicate directly through the pendant. There is no need to be near the base station. MediPendant’s™ two-way voice speakerphone technology has superior battery life and enhanced range enabling the user to communicate from virtually anywhere inside and outside the home.


Is MediPendant™ difficult to install?

It is very simple to install. Just plug in the power cord and the phone jack. There are no tools required. Everything is color-coded for easy installation.


How does the product work?

In an emergency, simply push the button on the wearable pendant and communicate with the operator. There is no need to use a regular telephone.


Who answers the call when the button is pressed?

A highly trained emergency response call center operator will answer the call. The call center is a state-of-the-art medical alert monitoring company with operators trained to provide on-call assistance. All operators are bi-lingual and are guaranteed to stay on the line until help arrives.


Do you have to be near a base station to use the MediPendant™?

No, unlike most medical alert systems on the market today, with MediPendant™ you communicate directly through the PENDANT. The user has much more freedom to move in and around the home.


How far away can the pendant be from the base station and still work properly?

Users can be up to 600+* feet from the base station. This gives the user incredible range when compared to other medical alarm systems.


What type of battery does the MediPendant™ use?

The pendant uses a Li123 battery that can be purchased at any local pharmacy or hardware store.


What kind of battery life does the pendant have?

The pendant makes over 90 calls on a single battery. With our lifetime battery replacement program, there are never any worries or additional expenses.


What if the power goes out in the home?

The base station provides up to 30 hours of backup battery time and its batteries will recharge once power has been restored.


What happens if I am unable to speak?

As long as the button on the pendant is pressed and a connection has been established, the call center is aware that there is an emergency and can take the proper steps to send help.


Will my phone bill increase?

No, the system dials a pre-programmed toll-free number.

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