Yes, Walgreens sells medical alert systems, but currently only one option is available in Walgreens stores. It’s made by Great Call, the same company known for their easy-to-use Jitterbug cell phones. Here are a few details to help seniors decide if a medical alert system from Walgreens is the right choice.
In Store: Lively Mobile Plus
The Lively Mobile Plus medical alert device is available in most brick-and-mortar Walgreens locations. If it’s not available at a store locally, this compact, two-way medical alert device can be shipped to a residential address or sent to a Walgreens store for free in most states.
Ideal for seniors on the go, the Mobile Plus is a lightweight wearable device that provides 100% 4G coverage nationwide with a simple press-and-speak call button. Certified agents respond directly via the amplified two-way speaker and confirm the user’s location with built-in GPS to send help.
Online: Lively Wearable2
Greatcall Lively Wearable2 Medical Alert Device with Fitness Tracker is another option sold by Walgreens but only online. This water-resistant wearable device is well-suited for active seniors and can be worn around the wrist like a watch or around the neck with a lanyard.
For full functionality of the Wearable2, a smartphone and the Lively app are required. With one push of the device button, seniors are connected through their smartphone to a certified agent who will send help to the location. Family members can also be linked to the app and receive alerts in case of an emergency.
Retail Pricing and Plans
The Lively Mobile Plus and Lively Wearable2 medical alert devices regularly retail for $49.99 at Walgreens. Discounts and membership coupons are often available. Service plans start at $24.99 per month, and there are no annual contracts or cancellation fees. AARP members receive discounts for Preferred and Ultimate plans. An Ultimate service plan is required for automatic fall detection.
Walgreens Ready Response
Walgreens also offers medical alert systems through a brand called Walgreens Ready Response. Powered by Connect America, one of the world’s leading safety monitoring providers, Walgreens Ready Response offers three different systems that immediately connect seniors to 24/7 emergency operators:
- Landline Home Based Unit: A traditional unit that connects to a telephone landline and offers neck-cord and wristband options. Plans start at $22.95/month.
- Cellular Home Based Unit: A cellular base unit that’s compatible with a neck cord, wristband clip and fall detector. Plans start at $32.95/month.
- Ready Response On the Go Mobile Safety Device: A small, mobile help button that can be worn around the neck and goes anywhere. Plans start at $37.95/month and include cellular fees.
Although branded as Walgreens medical alert systems, these devices are not sold through the chain’s 9,200 stores. Customers may order through the Walgreens Ready Response website or toll-free via customer service.
