Personal Emergency Response System Alternative

PERS devices cost money and require hardware. We're free, use existing phones, and check proactively.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	I'm Alive	Personal Emergency Response Systems
Monthly Fee	Free	$25-50/month
Equipment	Existing smartphone	Pendant + base
Approach	Daily proactive	Reactive emergency
Range	Worldwide	Near base station
Professional Monitoring	No - family alerts	Yes - 24/7 center
Daily Wellness Tracking	Yes - check-in history	No daily monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions

PERS has professional monitoring. Is that better?

Professional monitoring adds cost and a stranger making decisions. Family direct alerts mean faster, more personal response in most cases.

My parent needs the fall button feature.

For active emergency buttons, PERS is designed for that. We're for daily wellness. Consider using both—we're free anyway.

Insurance sometimes covers PERS.

True! If covered, get PERS. Add our free check-in for daily wellness on top. More safety layers are better.

What about Philips Lifeline or similar?

Same comparison—hardware + monthly fees vs. our free daily check. Different approaches, can be complementary.

My parent travels frequently. Does PERS work outside the home?

Traditional PERS systems have a limited range from their base station, typically 600 to 1300 feet. Some newer mobile PERS devices work outside the home but add cost. Our app works anywhere your parent has their smartphone, whether at home, traveling, visiting family, or on vacation. There are no range limitations and no additional mobile device to carry.

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