Personal Response Systems & Reminders

Personal response systems enable seniors to remain independent in their own homes and provide 24-hour contact in case of accidents and emergencies (medical or nonmedical). Help is available at the press of a button usually worn on person (styles vary; some offer buttons on necklace, wristband, or belt clip; all are waterproof). Installation and monthly fee. Systems can be used for 24-hour reassurance as well. Security systems companies also offer personal response systems. Compare price, maintenance, and quality of response.

Some offer a service that provides, at extra cost, reminders about taking medications, going to doctors’ appointments, checking blood sugar, exercising, eating properly, etc. Some of these services use personalized recorded messages, some use 24-hour attendants.

Baptist Lifeline

549-2020
affiliated with Baptist Health System
137 Blount Avenue, 37920 (street)
P.O. Box 1788, 37901 (mailing)
Serving Knox and 17 surrounding counties.

Covenant Health Passport Lifeline

541-4500
1921 Topside Road, Louisville, 37777
Serves Knox and surrounding counties.
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Health Watch

932-1001
Disney Independent Systems
P.O. Box 6645, 37914

St. Mary's Companion

545-6741
900 E. Oak Hill Avenue, 37917

Tennessee Medical Alert

470-7778
200 Kirkwall Lane, 37909