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Miscellaneous Healthcare Resources
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS)
PERS is a devise that's worn as either a bracelet or necklace. If the person needs help, they press a button on the PERS device and a central emergency station is instantly signaled by phone. Below is a listing of some of the companies that offer PERS. The Visiting Nurse Service of New York has no affiliation with these companies and does not endorse their products or services.
- AlertOne
24 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
1-800-693-5433
www.alert-1.com
Alert One is the nation's leading provider of medical alert technologies. Since 1988, they have been supplying both residential and commercial customers with medical alert products and services available with customers in 50 states.
- American Medical Alert Corporation (AMAC)
3265 Lawson Blvd.
Oceanside, New York 11572
1-800-286-2622
www.amac.com
American Medical Alert Corporation (AMAC) is a National Provider of health care monitoring and communication services for individuals and their families. For over 25 years, AMAC has provided life saving technology and 24/7 monitoring services to keep people safe and secure at home. Being a New York Based Company, AMAC already serves thousands of individuals in the New York Metropolitan area and can provide the best service to you or a loved one who is considering a personal emergency response system for their home safety needs. Free in-home demonstrations are available.
- American Medical Alarms
1314 Cape Coral Parkway East #208
Cape Coral, FL 33904
1-800-542-0438
www.americanmedicalalarms.com
American Medical Alarms was listed in AARP's "My Generation" Magazine as a resource for personal alarms.
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LifeGuardian Medical Alarm Pendant System
P.O. Box 699
Carlsbad, CA 92018
1-800-378-2957
www.lifeguardianmedicalalertsystems.com
The LifeGuardianTM Personal Emergency & Medical Alert Reporting Systems has been available to over 100,000 hospitals, home health care agencies, nursing homes, pharmacies and medical supply companies throughout North America - and now directly to consumers. Rated by the Better Business Bureau.
- Lifeline Systems
1-800-380-3111
www.lifelinesys.com
Lifeline has been a leader in the medical alarm industry for the last 30 years. Today, they help over 500,000 seniors or disabled people to live with greater independence and dignity in their own homes.
Medical Equipment Supply and Repair
- Baker Surgical Supply
722 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
1-212-865-2284
Sells orthopedic equipment, walkers, wheelchairs and wheelchair rentals are also available. Provides repairs for any merchandise bought at Baker Surgical, but if time is available, they will do repairs of items independently bought.
- Byram Healthcare Center
120 Bloomingdale Road
White Plains, NY 10605
1-800-354-4054
Sells all disposable medical supplies. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance.
- Health Care Equipment Imports
1901 Tenth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
1-718-437-1003
Sells all the durable equipment, including walkers and wheelchairs. Accepts Medicaid and Medicare.
- King Medical Equipment Company
1969 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10462
1-718-828-1510
www.kingmedequip.com
Sells durable equipment including walkers and wheelchairs.
- Maxi Aids
42 Executive Boulevard
P.O. Box 3209
Farmingdale, NY 11375
1-800-522-6294
Sells adaptive equipment for people with special needs.
- Statewide Medical Surgical Supply
9411 Avenue L
Brooklyn, NY 11236
1-718-257-8810
Sells durable equipment and accepts Medicare and Medicaid. French and English languages spoken.
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