Benefits of Home Medical Alert Systems for Seniors Aging in Place
There are many benefits of home medical alert systems for individuals who are aging in place alone or with their spouse. Access to 24/7 emergency response brings peace of mind, knowing help is always just a push of a button away. You are never truly home alone when you have a medical alert system installed and worn. The wearable mobile pendants offered by the most popular home medical alert solutions are lightweight and include fall protection services. Falls are one of the leading causes of severe injury or death in seniors, but with fall protection, an emergency response will happen immediately.
Emergency Alert
An emergency alert system allows you to quickly gain access to first responders. The way this works for the majority of in home emergency alert systems is the following. First, the senior shares all of their important information with the provider during the set up process. This includes the senior’s address, preferred medical providers, emergency contacts, etc. Then, if an emergency happens and the senior presses the button the response team is activated. These devices offer two-way communication with a trained operator. The operator is able to triage the current emergency and coordinate the appropriate response, whether that is ambulance, fire, police, or emergency contacts. If the operator is can’t communicate with the individual, then an immediate response from emergency responders is initiated to the address on file.
In the event, that the fall detection sensor is triggered for applicable devices a similar response protocol is initiated. The operator attempts to make contact with the individual through the wearable pendant. However, if unable, an emergency response starts.
Never Home Alone
A benefit of home medical alert systems that family members enjoy is knowing that there loved ones are never home alone. Don’t wonder at all random hours of the day or night if mom and dad are doing ok. Aging in place is often the most comfortable and convenient for a senior. However, it is stressful for loved ones that care and worry. A medical alert pendant brings instant comfort in knowing that help is only a push of a button away.
The operator on the other end of a medical alert system is immediate access to a support network. Depending on the company the button can be activated in order to communicate with loved ones for less urgent emergencies and concerns. Sometimes, all that is needed is a quick chat with a person to be reassured that all is ok.
Wearable Mobile Pendant
A wearable pendant keeps emergency medical alert services always with the user. In the past, most medical alert systems were only a base unit that connected to a home phone line. The widespread access of cellular phone networks and Bluetooth technology has changed the landscape. It is now possible to connect via Bluetooth to a cellular base unit in the home with a wearable mobile pendant to have all the same access as pressing the big red button on the unit. Many providers also offer a complete mobile unit that works independently away from the home. If you need the benefits of a home medical alert system anywhere you go, there are solutions available for you.
Fall Protection for Seniors
Fall protection for seniors is a major benefit of wearing a mobile pendant connected to an emergency alert system. These pendants are designed to detect a fall. Once a fall occurs it immediately activates a response protocol. This is a big advancement for medical alert systems compared to the traditional versions previously available. Often, a senior would have a medical alert system, but fall in the bathroom or kitchen and not be able to activate their alert system. Same thing if a fall occurs with the person hitting their head and becoming unconscious.
Fall detection that triggers an alert solves those problems. If you are considering a medical alert system for a loved one do not get an older system that does not offer fall protection. A senior who falls and breaks their hip can be on the ground for days if there is no ability to reach out for help.
Conclusion
There are many benefits of a medical alert system. Check out the leaders in the industry and compare and contrast the features of each solution to determine the right aging in place solution for you. I highly recommend selecting a device that includes fall detection and mobile wearable pendant. You do not want to fall and be unable to make contact with someone. Seniors aging in place alone never need to be truly alone ever again with the comprehensive in home emergency response device.