{"id":634,"date":"2014-02-14T20:09:16","date_gmt":"2014-02-15T02:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=634"},"modified":"2020-10-02T09:32:04","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T14:32:04","slug":"medical-alert-systems-help-seniors-in-independent-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2014\/02\/medical-alert-systems-help-seniors-in-independent-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Alert Systems for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medical Alert Systems for Seniors<\/h1>\n

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One of the major concerns in deciding between an assisted care facility<\/span><\/a><\/strong> and an independent living community is whether or not there are services in place for a fall or medical emergency. Since independent living facilities are aimed at older adults who need little or no assistance with activities of daily living, most do not offer medical care or nursing staff.<\/p>\n

Many seniors would prefer the freedom of an independent living community, but they worry about what may happen if they have a medical emergency while they are living alone. Even those seniors who have no mobility concerns, and their loved ones, may worry about what might happen if they slip and fall while taking a shower and cannot get up or reach a phone.<\/p>\n

It is concerns like these that may lead to choosing an assisted living option earlier than may be really necessary. If you would prefer to choose an independent living community<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, but share this concern, there is an option to help prepare yourself, or your loved one, for a fall or medical emergency.<\/p>\n

What are Medical Alert Systems?<\/h2>\n

Medical alert systems<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, also known as personal emergency response systems, have been helping seniors and others with mobility concerns keep their independence for more than 30 years. These low-cost, easy to use alert systems provide the peace of mind needed to be able to live alone and independent. With just the push of a button, the wearer is connected to a professionally trained emergency operator that can provide the help needed for the situation including contacting family, neighbors, or other members of your personalized action plan.<\/p>\n

Some independent living facilities offer this service as part of their package of amenities, but you should not worry if it isn\u2019t included. Medical alert services are inexpensive and often cost less than a dollar a day.<\/p>\n

Tips for Using Medical Alert Systems<\/h2>\n

One Call Alert, the leader in the medical alert industry, provides a few helpful hints for people that choose a medical alert system to help provide added care to their independent living choice.<\/p>\n

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