What is ALERTLINK?
Living on your own can be enjoyable and rewarding. However, sometimes you may be concerned about the possibility of a fall, accident or sudden illness. With ALERTLINK, you will feel more relaxed, secure and confident.
ALERTLINK is a personal response system which links you to 24-hour assistance at the push of a button. It allows you to move freely around your home or yard with the confidence of knowing that if you need help - ALERTLINK will call for it.
ALERTLINK is simple and effective
A small, portable Personal Help Button is worn on a neck chain. If you need help, simply push the button.
An ALERTLINK console is connected to your telephone line. It sends an automatic call for help when you push your Personal Help Button or the Emergency Bar on the console unit.
Trained personnel receive your help call and immediately attempt to make voice contact with you. If assistance is needed, they will contact one of your "responders"—nearby friends or relatives. For more serious situations, an ambulance or police will be dispatched for help.
ALERTLINK users include persons:
who live alone
who maybe concerned about their personal safety or security
those with ongoing medical conditions
post-operative patients who want to maintain a link to medical assistance
disabled individuals
Call United Hospital District at 507-526-3273 and ask for Dianne Gunhus, Program Coordinator.