Friday, December 01, 2006
I still smile when I think of my neighbor Joe and how hard I worked to get him to wear his emergency medical alert necklace. Personal alarm or help systems are worn as a piece of jewelry and have a button that a person can push when he or she needs help. This act sends a signal to a transmitter in ...
Carol,
Have you heard about the Wellcore Personal Emergency Response System? It works based on motion so there is no need for the senior to press a button if they fall. The lightweight sensor they wear clipped to their clothing senses the fall and automatically calls for help. And, because the Wellcore works based on motion, it knows if it is not being worn and gently reminds the senior to put it on. If those reminders go unanswered, Wellcore will send a message to a designated caregiver alerting them.
It's good to know this service is out there. I'll check into it!
Carol