4 Reasons to Invest in a Personal Emergency Response System
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) are medical alert devices that provide a safety net for seniors living alone, or at-risk individuals. They provide quick access to help at the push of a button.
Supporting Aging in Place
90% of seniors want to age in place in their own home and community. PERS provides confidence and assurance for seniors and family members. The advanced fall detection and response capabilities protect seniors and allow them to live at home longer while enjoying their independence.
Remaining in their home enables active independent living and for many is healthier, safer, and allows the ability to remain close to family and friends. It also saves money as assisted living programs can cost between $1900-$6500 a month depending on amenities.
Fall Risks
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, falls continue to be a leading cause of hospitalization due to injury among elderly Canadians. About 20% to 30% of seniors fall every year, with most patients aged 65 and above. Further, older adults are at risk for more severe injuries from falls.
The fall detection available in PERS devices identifies when a user has fallen and automatically activates a response. Monitoring agents immediately reach out to the user to check on them and if needed, dispatch an emergency response.
Fall detection systems offer peace of mind for Seniors who:
Added Security for Individuals with Medical Conditions
Emergency devices like PERS protect users who are high risk for sudden medical conditions or who have recently been hospitalized. Users can immediately access help with the push of a button in the event of a sudden allergic reaction or be connected automatically in the event of a seizure.
Fall detection systems offer peace of mind for Seniors who:
Not Just for the Elderly
While PERS has helped many older adults, the devices can be used in a variety of situations. PERS devices can act as panic buttons for anyone left alone. People living by themselves, kids home alone, or caregivers.
Then there are those who work alone in a factory, office, parking lot or remote locations. Access to a medical alert device with GPS, in this instance, is a great way to show your employees that they are valued and provides an extra layer of protection should something happen.
PERS offers a reliable solution for any situation that may require immediate medical, fire or police assistance. At the push of a button, you have access to capable and caring agents who will send out the type of assistance needed depending on the care instructions provided when you subscribe.
We offer a suite of products that combine information from sensing devices like CO and smoke detectors, motion detectors, and window-door sensors with alerts from wearable Personal Emergency Response Devices for seniors or others needing support while living alone. Contact us to speak to a security consultant about your options.
