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
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