As years pass, life changes occur – the children leave home, loneliness sets in, cognitive function declines, physical abilities deteriorate, etc.

If you are a senior who wishes to continue living at home, these circumstances can compromise your safety. To remedy this, turn to a reliable security company specializing in seniors’ safety.

Compare the 13 biggest security companies for seniors in Canada

Global Security

GLOBAL SECURITY is a Canadian company founded in 2001. The company has been the largest ADT Security Dealer in Canada for 15 years. It’s recognized in the industry as a Canadian leader in residential security. The company is one of the largest distributors of the Nice brand manufacturer, including Numera 4200 and Numera Libris emergency medical products, ranked among the best devices in North America.

GLOBAL SECURITY also means:

• Reliable monitoring central stations specializing in medical emergencies 24/7 that covers all of Canada in both official languages.
• A company recommended by the BSP (Private Security Bureau).
• 4 monitoring centers meeting rigorous industry standards of Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC).
• A member of CANASA (Canadian Security Association).
• A company that offers a lifetime warranty on equipment without additional fee
• A company with an excellent reputation and one of the highest satisfaction rates among Canadians.

Nortek Security & Control LLC

Nortek Security & Control LLC is a subsidiary of the Nortek Group. Known for its 2GIG, GoControl, Linear, and Numera brands, the company was founded in 1961 by then-President and CEO Ted Farrell and was, at the time, known as Linear Corporation.

Before it became Nortek Security & Control LLC in 2014, the company was originally a retailer and installer of automatic garage doors for residences. Through 2GIG, it is now a big name in next-generation residential and small business security management systems.

These systems utilize technologies and devices such as 3G, Wi-Fi, DVR, as well as multi-functional video solutions. Also of note, 2GIG is part of the Z-Wave Alliance™, a global membership organization working to develop the Z-Wave wireless protocol for the smart home.

MedicAlert

MedicAlert is a charitable organization that has been in operation since 1961. Some of its products are medical IDS, necklaces, bracelets, etc. The company’s products provide a personalized identifier for each user, allowing police and emergency responders to access the user’s detailed medical record in an average of 5 seconds in order to inform loved ones.

MedicAlert’s emergency phone service is operational 24/7 and allows the transmission of medical information to first responders. MedicAlert’s proprietary emergency phone service delivers key medical information to first responders within an average of 5 seconds of receiving the call in 140 languages.

Philips Lifeline

In 1974, Dr. Andrew S. Dibner founded Lifeline Systems with services initially sold through hospitals and healthcare facilities before being provided directly to consumers and also to healthcare professionals. Following the acquisition of Lifeline Systems in 2006, the name was changed to Philips Lifeline.

Philips Lifeline offers safety and wellness solutions to help you enjoy your days at home. In the area of safety, the company offers the GoSafe line of medical alert systems which can be accessed anytime and anywhere as well as HomeSafe, AutoAlert for fall detection, and the Lifeline Service.

SecurMedic

Founded in 2009, this Quebec-based company offers a personal 24/7 medical assistance and support system through 6 monitoring stations interconnected across the country and reinforced by a private network of stations.

The remote monitoring service offered by the company allows seniors to feel safe at home. The company’s ULC-certified medical alert system combines a console with a wireless emergency button. When the emergency button is pressed, the console automatically sends a signal to an emergency response center.

The system is easy to install and use and comes with a lifetime warranty. The console has a very powerful sound system and an ultra-sensitive microphone for optimized two-way voice communication. The emergency button is worn around the neck or on the wrist and, like the console, allows you to answer the phone.

Direct Alert

Medical alert systems provides telecare services to seniors without requiring a contract and has no activation fee. These are wireless two-way emergency response systems mainly using a control panel with a two-way microphone/speaker unit to get in touch with the Emergency Response Center with a safety help button.

By pressing the latter, the user can transmit an emergency signal to the center or even speak directly to an operator, depending on the model. It can be worn in several ways such as an alarm bracelet for the elderly. Other products also offer a higher level of security to users (medical alert system with cellular network, fall detector, GPS locator, medication dispenser).

LifeCall

Active since 1989, a member of CANASA, and certified 5 diamond by CSAA, this division of ADT Canada offers seniors with disabilities or chronic illnesses the opportunity to maintain their independence and enjoy a better quality of life through wireless personal medical alarm systems connected 24/7 to ADT’s ULC-approved monitoring centers.

It consists of a two-way voice communication device connected to a power source and your phone line and an emergency button that the senior can wear as a pendant, bracelet, or on a belt loop.

You can choose the standard personal emergency button or the smart button with fall detection which automatically sends a signal in case of a fall, even when the user is unable to press it.

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Sécure-Vie Canada

This is a Quebec-based company offering 24/7 medical monitoring systems that allow you to be in communication with paramedics, firefighters, police, or even your loved ones.

With a medication reminder, the Amber Select wireless medical emergency alert system includes a PSTN telephone transmitter that connects to a traditional wireline or ADSL line and an emergency button equipped with wireless communication.

By pressing the alert button, the transmitter contacts your pre-registered correspondents (up to 5). Possibility of hands-free communication, this company also offers other products compatible with its medical emergency alert system (automatic fall detector, wireless smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, burglar detector, and flood detector).

Amia System

Founded in 2005, this company offers products and services aimed at the safety of people suffering a loss of autonomy or those with health problems. It offers a basic kit and a stand-alone kit as rental options.

Basic kit: bracelet or pendant with a receiver connected to your home phone line. When the alarm button is pressed, the receiver sends a signal to the Amia Teleassistance Center confirmed by an alarm. The contact person indicated in your file or your local emergency service is contacted by the center.

Stand-alone kit: Pendant with voice system allowing hands-free communication, with integrated speaker and microphone. At the touch of a button on the pendant, you are in voice communication with the Amia Telecare Center. The operator stays on the line with you until help arrives.

GC-700 watch: Adapted for people suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. A recipient of the APICTA award, it is a GPS watch with automatic fall detection allowing the configuration of safe zones and alerts movements of entry or exit from these zones.  It also allows the user to contact his family or  emergency services by pressing an SOS button.

Bip Bip Panique Inc.

A Quebec company established in 2007 by Alain Diébold, it offers a security system for seniors and other customers.

The company offers wireless panic buttons for seniors, control panels, security systems, temperature detectors, flood detectors, motion detectors, vibration sensors, door and window sensors, magnetic switches, silent alarms, sound alarms and sound detectors sending a signal to the emergency dialer, emergency dialing systems, GPS watches…

Électronique Giant Inc.

Incorporated in 2010, Giant Electronics offers medical alert telephone systems developed from the EG PR500 Central telephone platform. Giant Electronics offers specialized products and services for seniors including:

• EG PR500 Phone System;
• EG100 Multi-Functional Emergency Unit with two-way voice response: 5 programmable resident service communication buttons, allows hands-free communication with the care team responder;
• EG201 mobile call point: can be worn as a wristband or pendant, operation supervised by the EG100 unit;
• EG201 fixed call point with wall plate and non-intrusive wireless pull cord that can be used to trigger an alert, operation supervised by the EG100 unit;
• Etc.

MdAlert

Through its ULC-approved alarm monitoring center, MdAlert has been providing quality alarm monitoring services 24/7 for over 25 years. The company offers a wireless medical alarm system that includes a two-way voice communication device connected to your phone line and a personal alert button to wear as a pendant or bracelet.

By pressing the alert button, you are connected to a qualified agent. He or she will quickly assess the situation and send you the necessary help after contacting a neighbor, a relative, or emergency services. This is a monitoring service with an initial cost with a lifetime guarantee.

SafeLink GPS

Founded in 2010, SafeLink GPS offers a solution that provides peace of mind for loved ones as well as autonomy and independence for its user.  Its global positioning system allows the individual wearing the device to be tracked using an Internet application.

Several devices are available:

• SafeLink GPS 2G Tracker: cellular phone unit;
• SafeLink GPS 3G Tracker: cell phone unit with voice calling and fall detection as well as better coverage than the 2G Tracker;
• SafeLink GPS 2G Watch: GPS watch.

How to choose a security company for seniors

Choose a company that is in good standing with the RBQ and the BSP, and ideally, a member of CANASA.  Determine your needs and shop around by requesting quotes from at least three different companies so that you can see the reliability and features of each company’s products and services, as well as the prices offered.

A security company for seniors offers many products and services including senior alert bracelets or remote monitoring services for seniors.

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