If you’re looking for a comprehensive medical alert system that allows you to monitor and check in on loved ones from afar, Aloe Care Health is worth careful consideration. Like most medical alert systems, Aloe Care Health offers emergency alert capabilities, but also includes a product with features such as automatic fall detection, room sensors, two-way communication and a collaborative care app, covering all the caregiving bases.
Aloe Care Health has four different packages to choose from. The mid-tier option, Essentials Plus, includes an additional wearable device, called the Mobile Companion, that has 4G capabilities, so you can continue to benefit from the service when outside the home. The most comprehensive package, Total Care, also includes a motion sensor that can be placed in the home to monitor for any unusual activity or falls.
Overall, this product is great for older adults living alone who are at an increased fall risk due to limited mobility. It’s best for those who are not bedbound and spend extended periods of time at home with minimal in-person support. It not only gives caregivers and family peace of mind knowing they can check in at any time, but with the additional motion detectors and voice- activated calling, Aloe Care offers many layers of support that other services do not.
Key Features
- Voice activated smart hub connects directly to a 24/7 emergency response center
- Mobile companion device has 4G capabilities, allowing it to work outside the home
- Cost ranges from $29.99 to $49.99 per month, with an upfront equipment cost of $149 to $349 depending on the package
Based in New York, Aloe Care Health launched its advanced medical alert and communication service for eldercare in 2018. Its plug-and-play Aloe Care Smart Hub allows older adults to enlist help with their voice (a standard button can also be used). With the majority (70%) of the team also serving as personal caregivers, Aloe Care is designed to provide much-needed support to caregivers through its family app, according to the company.
The Smart Hub, built with voice-recognition, gives users the ability to connect with caregivers and/or emergency services 24/7. It also monitors air quality (VOC, CO2), environmental conditions and motion. When anomalies in any of these areas occur, care teams receive an alert. The Aloe Care Mobile Companion provides always-on, on-the-go protection with built-in fall detection, and nationwide GPS.
All systems allow for unlimited users to join the care collaboration app, which can be downloaded on iOS or Android, and is designed for personal and professional caregivers to communicate with each other and the user. Access to the app is included with all packages.