With so many elderly adults choosing to live in place, or remain in their own homes well into their old age, choosing a care system where family will know they are safe and well protected can be one of the most important decisions made during this time. A personal alarm system can help alleviate the worry and concerns placed on family members.
An important factor to consider first during the evaluation period is the length of time the company has been in business. This will help you consider the next step of whether to buy, rent or lease your equipment, since those businesses that have not been in business for very long run the risk of going out of business leaving you with the equipment and no way to use it.
Another consideration should be whether you want a national or a local center. When considering this factor, the quality and training of the personnel involved and the speed at which they are able to reach your loved one should be the strongest criteria for your decision. You also want to consider the procedure for notifying emergency personnel and the process and frequency of unit testing.
If price is a consideration, then you will also need to know that at present neither private insurance companies, Medicare or Medicaid cover the cost of senior panic buttons or medical alarm systems. While renting is often the best choice according to consumer groups, the cost can range from $15 to $50 per month.
Be sure to ask plenty of questions and determine a reasonable budget for you and your loved one before signing any contract or agreement.
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First Response Systems provides Senior Medical Alert Systems and Wireless Panic Button Alarm's for the Elderly. Contact us at 866-930-1130 or visit us on the web at http://www.firstresponsesystem.com.
Friday, March 5, 2010
How to Choose a Medical Alarm System for an Elderly Loved One
There are several suggested factors you need to look for when choosing an eldercare medical alert system.
A personal medical alarm system is a big investment and important decision. Be sure to do as much fact gathering and research as possible before making a decision or signing a contract for service.
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First Response Systems provides Senior Medical Alert Systems and Wireless Panic Button Alarm's for the Elderly. Contact us at 866-930-1130 or visit us on the web at http://www.firstresponsesystem.com.
- Inspect and evaluate several systems before committing to their use.
- Determine if the equipment will be compatible with other service centers.
- Question pricing, service and features of each system and compare costs.
- Test and ensure that the unit will work from everywhere in the house and that nothing will interfere with its signal.
- Read everything very carefully before signing or agreeing to any contracts.
- Check on the availability of the monitoring center. Are they available 24 hours a day?
- On average, how long does it take to get a response to an emergency call?
- How in depth is the training given to staff members at the center?
- What is the procedure and frequency for testing units in the home?
A personal medical alarm system is a big investment and important decision. Be sure to do as much fact gathering and research as possible before making a decision or signing a contract for service.
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First Response Systems provides Senior Medical Alert Systems and Wireless Panic Button Alarm's for the Elderly. Contact us at 866-930-1130 or visit us on the web at http://www.firstresponsesystem.com.
Senior Panic Button Information
According to many health and safety codes, a personal emergency response system is “an alarm system installed in a residence; monitored by an alarm company; designed to signal a medical or personal emergency so that the company may dispatch appropriate aid; and not part of a combination of alarm systems that include a burglar or fire alarm.”
In these systems, the user carries or wears a pendant or wristband transmitter that is connected both to the user's telephone and the monitoring facility.
During an emergency, and when the button is depressed, the transmitter sends a message to the monitoring company who then determines through conversation with the user, what the best course of action will be. The monitoring company will either dispatch medical professionals or emergency services, or call a family member to help the user.
There are typically two types of monitoring centers, local area or provider-based centers and national centers or manufacturer-based centers. Owning your system gives you the choice between which type to use, while renting or leasing locks you into using one or the other.
Many provider services are individual to each center and range system testing frequency, languages offered, quality, training and experience of personnel, cost, and emergency call procedures.
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First Response Systems provides Senior Medical Alert Systems and Wireless Panic Button Alarm's for the Elderly. Contact us at 866-930-1130 or visit us on the web at http://www.firstresponsesystem.com.
In these systems, the user carries or wears a pendant or wristband transmitter that is connected both to the user's telephone and the monitoring facility.
During an emergency, and when the button is depressed, the transmitter sends a message to the monitoring company who then determines through conversation with the user, what the best course of action will be. The monitoring company will either dispatch medical professionals or emergency services, or call a family member to help the user.
There are typically two types of monitoring centers, local area or provider-based centers and national centers or manufacturer-based centers. Owning your system gives you the choice between which type to use, while renting or leasing locks you into using one or the other.
Many provider services are individual to each center and range system testing frequency, languages offered, quality, training and experience of personnel, cost, and emergency call procedures.
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First Response Systems provides Senior Medical Alert Systems and Wireless Panic Button Alarm's for the Elderly. Contact us at 866-930-1130 or visit us on the web at http://www.firstresponsesystem.com.
Senior Panic Button Gives Elderly Back Independence
Maintaining independence while being carefully cared for has always been a consideration of the elderly and disabled. First Response System medical alert systems and panic buttons are designed to give elderly and disabled individuals freedom, mobility and independence while maintaining dignified monitoring of their condition.
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First Response Systems provides Senior Medical Alert Systems and Wireless Panic Button Alarm's for the Elderly. Contact us at 866-930-1130 or visit us on the web at http://www.firstresponsesystem.com.
First Response System will provide you with a base station for communication with our central facility in the event of an emergency. You will also have a choice of a wearable panic button as either a necklace, bracelet or pendant, for ease of contact with our UL listed facility. A lockbox outside your home provides emergency personnel with a way to reach you quickly. The First Response System can also be used to answer incoming telephone calls by pressing the button without ever leaving your seat, and has a 36 hour battery life in the event of a power outage or other electrical emergency.
First Response Systems offers Spanish and English speaking operators, and a state of the art facility. Monitors and systems are checked weekly for accuracy and performance to ensure that it will work when it is needed.
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First Response Systems provides Senior Medical Alert Systems and Wireless Panic Button Alarm's for the Elderly. Contact us at 866-930-1130 or visit us on the web at http://www.firstresponsesystem.com.
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