Choosing a Portable SOS Alarm

Personal alarms are an essential part of a senior's safety plan. They allow seniors to summon help via the press of a button, and often also include fall detection capabilities.

Choosing the best medical alert system is all about what features are most important to you. These features can vary widely, from automatic fall detection to water-resistant devices or the ability to pair with smart home devices.

Most at-home systems come with a base unit that syncs to wall buttons or wearable devices, like a necklace or wristband. If you're out of range, pressing the button on your device will not trigger an alert.





If you want to take your system with you on the go, it's important to look for a device with extensive battery life. I've seen some on-the-go devices that ran out of backup batteries in a fraction of the time they were advertised to last, so it's important to shop around for the right one.

Portable SOS alarm

This small, keyring-sized alarm sounds an ear-splitting 130-decibel siren that's as loud as a jet taking off. It's reusable, so it's perfect for students, apartment dwellers, campers, joggers, and anyone else who wants an extra measure of personal safety on-hand.