Families of seniors and those with certain disabilities want to be assured that their loved ones can maintain as much independence as possible. It\u2019s important that these folks have the opportunity to live where they prefer; safely, securely and with the support they require to enjoy a high quality of life. One way to ensure that seniors and the disabled can have a greater degree of safe independence is to equip them with emergency alert technology.<\/p>\n
Emergency alert technology provides these folks the ability to receive safety and medical assistance whenever they need it. This technology, in its simplest form is\u00a0a \u201cS.O.S.\u201d button that can be pressed by an individual experiencing a medical or safety emergency. Newer technology includes enhanced features which detect and protect against a wider array of situations.<\/p>\n
There are numerous emergency alert systems available, offering a wide array\u00a0of services. Choosing the appropriate one for its intended user will ensure maximum benefit and peace-of-mind at an affordable cost.<\/p>\n
Features –<\/strong> In general, emergency alert systems are comprised of an alarm\/sensor worn by the user and a means of transmission (such as a base unit or GPS-enabled device) which relays information to an emergency center which routes the information appropriately to dispatch assistance. If the user is housebound, a base unit connected to their telephone line will be sufficient to relay emergency information. If the user is mobile, a GPS-enabled device may be more appropriate for\u00a0providing emergency assistance wherever they may be.<\/p>\n Services\u00a0–<\/strong> Some companies provide a full suite of services beyond an emergency button to press when a user experiences a medical problem. Among them are 24\/7 monitoring of individuals\u2019 vital signs and their homes and fall-detected alerts. Be certain you and the user understand what action will be taken by the service provider when an emergency is detected so everyone involved knows what to expect and that everything is taken care of.<\/p>\n Reputation –<\/strong> Reliability is critical in this industry. Research a variety of companies to find the most trusted and effective services.<\/p>\n Usability –<\/strong> If the user finds the emergency alert system too complicated or fears they may use it\u00a0\u201cwrong,\u201d he or she may not bother to wear it or use it when needed. Especially in a panic situation, the goal is for the user not to hesitate to deploy\u00a0the device to get help. Buttons should be easy to access and use; devices should not be cumbersome to wear.<\/p>\n Cost –<\/strong> Prices vary considerably among emergency alert systems. Much\u00a0of that\u00a0variation is due to\u00a0the services provided. Other cost variations\u00a0pertain to billing; for instance,\u00a0whether the system components are paid for upfront or included\u00a0in the\u00a0monthly service charge.<\/p>\n Attitude –<\/strong> Regardless of features, services or usability, the user must be on board with the need for the system. Some elderly or disabled\u00a0may feel that having such a service underscores their frailties\u00a0or infirmities. Emphasize how an emergency alert system can enhance their independence while providing peace-of-mind. The more comfortable they feel with the system, the more likely they are to actually wear it so it can help them\u00a0if needed. No matter the cost of\u00a0an emergency alert system, it\u2019s worth nothing when it\u2019s not worn.<\/p>\n Consider\u00a0the needs of the user and his or her predisposition to use an\u00a0emergency alert system. It can be tremendously helpful in giving seniors and the disabled and their families a sense of security – but only when it’s\u00a0actually understood and used.<\/p>\n Do you know\u00a0someone who could\u00a0benefit from an emergency alert system?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Families of seniors and those with certain disabilities want to be assured that their loved ones can maintain as much independence as possible. It\u2019s important that these folks have the opportunity to live where they prefer; safely, securely and with the support they require to enjoy a high quality of life. One way to ensure […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[514],"tags":[44],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5983"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5983"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5983\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5983"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/couponshoebox.com\/tips\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}