A fall or injury can be especially grave for an elderly family member or a vulnerable person. Making sure that a family member or friend gets help as quickly as possible is critical to ensure they get the best treatment possible. Getting your loved one the right senior medical alert should be at the top of anyone’s home safety checklist.
Mobile medical alert systems can help provide that protection for you and your loved one. Medical alert devices have been regarded as ‘care extenders’ for many independent elders living alone. During the coronavirus pandemic, these can be a tool used to bridge the tech/touch divide and can offer a clear communication method in the event of a fall or the onset of a sudden worrisome symptom.
They can provide emergency monitoring in and out of the home, can signal an emergency requiring urgent attention and can call emergency medical personnel. When the system is triggered, a signal is sent to an alarm monitoring system. The situation is assessed and medical personnel are dispatched if required.
The help button, which can be worn discreetly, immediately sends an alarm to a 24-hour, U.S.-based emergency call center where an operator can instantly access the user’s basic medical history and emergency contacts. Many mobile Medical Alert Systems use GPS technology, which syncs to the senior medical alert systems to provide life-saving location and time information, which is fundamental to home safety for seniors.
Recent advances in medical alert systems have resulted in the introduction of automatic fall buttons, which automatically detect falls and activate an emergency call.
Medical alert systems can provide seniors and vulnerable people with the safety they need and the independence they desire while providing faster treatment, which could mean the difference between a full recovery and a long-term disability.
With the advancement and popularity of smartphones and apps, with wifi being a mainstay in homes, seniors can move beyond their homes and around their communities with the confidence that their alert systems are functioning well. The industry has come a long way and with medical alert systems, customers are empowered to stay healthy and active. Mobile medical alerts provide safety for seniors, giving them the confidence to live independently while ensuring their loved ones the peace of mind of knowing they are safe, happy, and healthy.