As of publishing, Life Alert charges an activation fee of $198 ... They are often made up of a base unit and an emergency help button, which can be worn on a lanyard or bracelet.

Medical alert systems make accessing help ... The in-home systems come with a base unit, wearable help button, and a Vial of Life, which contains medical information for first responders.

Some providers I’ve reviewed, including Life Alert, have average response ... I turned on the on/off switch at the bottom of the base station, plugged the unit’s power cord into an outlet ...

As of publishing, Life Alert charges an activation fee of $198 ... They are often made up of a base unit and an emergency help button, which can be worn on a lanyard or bracelet.