About Life Alert ®
Life Alert is a Personal Emergency Response and Home Medical Alert company that saves lives from catastrophic outcomes. As the industry leader in personal protection, Life Alert solves major home security and safety issues so people can live at home with independence and comfort.
Life Alert handles over two million calls a year, and on average saves at least one life from a potential catastrophic outcome every 11 minutes.
Founded in 1987, Life Alert is the most recognized name in the personal emergency response industry thanks to their outstanding service, iconic commercials and famous slogan.
As the originators of the popular, “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” tagline, Life Alert first used their unique slogan in all of their commercials and advertisements from their inception in 1987. Life Alert’s slogan is so well known, it is ranked #1 on USA Today’s List of Most Memorable Ad Campaigns, beating out Apple Computers and Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef?”
“Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” is still used today in Life Alert advertisements and commercials, and can be heard in many television shows, films, and even some popular songs.
With Life Alert, you can remain safe and independent, while giving your family peace of mind knowing their loved one is protected by the one and only “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” medical alert service.