A Simple System for a Room-to-room Alert

We are an older couple and sleep in separate bedrooms. I'd like to have a simple alarm system so my wife could signal me if she has a medical problem during the night.

A wireless doorbell would provide a simple and inexpensive alarm system, but I'm not sure it is the best answer to your problem. A wireless doorbell consists of a push-button transmitter, which could be set up near your wife's bed, and a receiver that can be installed in a separate room. When the button is pushed, the receiver will sound. Some systems are entirely battery-powered; with others, the receiver plugs into an electrical outlet. Installation is simple. Prices start at about $25.

Much more sophisticated medical alarm systems are available and could let you or your wife signal for outside help if there is an emergency while either of you is alone. Most advanced systems are connected to a central station where they are monitored for a monthly fee.

This excerpt is published from an article at http://www.bergen.com