Personal Emergency Response System Alternative
PERS devices cost money and require hardware. We're free, use existing phones, and check proactively.
Download FreeSide-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 |
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.
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