Imagine being able to continue living in your own home instead of living in a care facility or moving in with family members. You can continue to be in charge of your own life much longer when you make use of a quality fall alarm.
An effective alarm will give seniors a way to contact medical help in case of an emergency. Worn around the neck or on the wrist, a fall alarm is connected to the telephone system so your loved one can contact an emergency call center anytime, day or night. The staff at the call center will assess the situation and send the appropriate emergency response help, when needed. They can even contact a family member and notify them of the situation so they can come to the assistance of their loved one.
As we age, our bones become more porous and brittle and are much more prone to breaking in a fall. In fact, by the age of 70, the chances of breaking a bone in a fall increase greatly. The bones become more brittle due to a lack of calcium and lose density, which both increase the likelihood of breaks in a fall. In seniors, the hip bone is commonly fractured in a fall, resulting in an inability to get to the phone. Depending how often family and friends are in contact with the senior citizen, a fall could even result in death due to lack of medical attention.
A fall alarm can be lifesaving in a home accident or fall. This type of alarm uses the telephone line already installed in the home to connect to a call center staffed by trained professionals who can contact and dispatch emergency help when needed. With a high quality fall alarm, a one-touch push button connection can be made though a pendant worn on the wrist or around the neck. As long as the senior can push the button, help is contacted and sent directly to the home. While it isn’t possible to completely eliminate the risk of falls, or even the potential of broken bones, with a fall alarm, friends and family can feel secure knowing help is only the push of a button away.
Some things are a natural part of aging- and the increased chance of a home accident or fall is one of them. However, taking the preventive step of a having an emergency alarm can make the difference between an uncomfortable, inconvenient experience and a life or death situation. Consider using a fall alarm to keep yourself or your loved ones safe and independent in your own home.
Donovan White is an author and advocate of medical alert systems to help elderly and disabled people live independently. You can find out more about HELP Medical Alert Services at http://www.helpforyou.com/medical-alert-systems.html
Author: Donovan P. White
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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