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Is it time for a medical alert?

This self-assessment tool has been created by TeleHelp to help order adults and those with chronic medical conditions assess their level of need for a medical alert service.

To find out if it's the right time to consider a medical alert for you or someone you care for, simply answer the nine questions on the next sheet and add up the results. Your score will help determinate your level of need.

Place a check mark next to the questions that apply to you and then total the points. Your level of need for a medical alert service is explained in the far right column.

	Are you alone for several hours during the day and/or night?
	In the past years, have you fallen, been worried about falling or otherwise been at risk of falling in your home?
	Have you been hospitalized or been to the emergency room in the past year?
	Do you have at least one of those chronic ailments: heart disease, stroke, Chronic Obstrutive Pulmonary Disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis?
	Do you use a cane, walker, wheelchair, stair climber or other assistive device to help with balance or walking?
	Are you required to take several daily medications?
	Do you require assistance with at least one of the following activities: bathing, toileting, dressing, meal preparation, etc.?
	Would a medical alert provide peace of mind for you or your loved ones?
	Is it important to you to continue living independently?
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