Home Medical Alert Systems Provide Safety Net

You call your elderly mother at least once a day to make sure she"s alright and to

see if she needs anything from the grocery store or pharmacy.You stop by the home of an elderly family friend a few times per week to see if they are OK and to lend a hand with chores or errands if needed.

Many of us are very conscientious about making sure our senior friends and loved ones are looked after and that their lives are made as comfortable as possible.

However, we can"t be there 24-hours a day. And we can"t rely on the fact that the elderly people in our lives are going to be able to pick up a phone and call if a fall or medical problem occurs.These "in between" times are when senior alarm systems serve their purpose.

Aside from situations where round-the-clock nursing or hospice care is required, most seniors desire to live independently in their own dwelling for as long as possible.According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 95 percent of people ages 75 and older desire to live in their own homes.Even in situations where they"re required to take multiple medications or are slightly infirmed, many of our elderly friends and loved ones still want to live on their own.For some, it"s a matter of pride. For others, it's key to their vitality.

Most of us are aware of medical alert systems for seniors and individuals that are physically challenged in some way.These systems provide a "safety net" for those who may be in a somewhat fragile situation as they attempt to live independently. They also offer comfort and assurance to friends and loved ones.

Senior Medical Alert Overview

The present-day personal emergency response system has many features available to fit most needs and requirements.Not only do these systems provide round-the-clock emergency response services, but medication management is now available. This new feature includes round-the-clock monitoring, timed and organized medication distribution and response alerts for missed medication times.

Generally, a centralized base unit will be installed in the dwelling and connected to a telephone line.The senior wears a medical alert bracelet or medical alert necklace and simply presses a button if they need help.A signal is sent to the base unit, which alerts the medical response system.At that point, dispatchers at the company"s call center will attempt to contact the patient.Two-way communication should be available throughout the entire dwelling, allowing dispatchers to talk with the patient if possible. If contact is not made immediately, emergency responders will then be alerted.

A home medical alarm system may also include other features, such as heat detection for fires and fall sensors, which automatically contacts emergency services when a fall occurs.

Modern technologies such as home medical monitoring systems provide us with the capability to live independently well into our senior years. These systems help ease concerns for those close to seniors, who cannot necessarily be there the moment an emergency situation might arise.

by:Christine Roberts

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