senior emergency medical alarm

Medical Alert Pendants - Elderly Emergency Button!  $34.95 per month! Call Now 386-774-9090.  No Contract! No Activation Fee's! Water Resistant! Are you worried about your loved one falling? Get Pure Piece of Mind and Security!

How does a  p.e.r.s. work?

The heart of the medical alert service is the medical alarm system itself. When you press your medical alert personal help button a signal is transmitted to the medical alarm which seizes your phone line and immediately contacts an Alert One monitoring center. Within moments a real person is talking to you, and ready to get you help. 24 Hours a day, seven days a week someone is there when you need them.

Our medical alarm system is full featured, yet it is so simple to use and doesn't require costly installation. When you get it you just unpack it and plug it in, it is as easy as connecting a new phone or answering machine. Each time you press your medical alert button an Alert One operator is ready to talk with you and get you the help you need.

The medical alarm system has a powerful speaker allowing you to hear us from most, if not all, parts of your home. Also, a sensitive microphone allows us to hear you without yelling or shouting. All of this in a device that only weighs 3 lbs.

Important: During a power failure the Alert One Medical Alarm System has a built-in battery allowing it to continue to operate up to 24 hours. The battery automatically charges when the medical alarm is powered. Our monitoring center is notified if your power is lost.

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How much does an Alert One Emergency Response Cost?

ElderAssistance of America offers our nationwide shipping and local set up where available.  Call today to schedule your new medial alarm installation. 1-800-489-8165

• Installation is $35.00 (If shipped, no installation charges apply)
• Monthly Service is $34.95 billed in 3 month installments
• No LONGTERM Contract - only required to keep the unit for the 3 months in which you have paid.

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The Alert One Personal Help Button

One click and help is on the way! The Alert One medical alarm personal help button is great looking and designed to be comfortable and convenient for you to use. The pendant style is thin and has an adjustable neck cord so it can be worn behind a shirt or blouse so that others don’t even know you’re wearing it. If you prefer, you can easily replace the neck cord with your own necklace or other jewelry.

We also offer an attractive wristband design at no additional charge. We provide a comfortable wristband for FREE, but you can personalize your button with your own watchband or nearly any store bought watchband.

You can have more than one person in the same home protected with the Alert One medical alarm by just ordering an extra button. We also offer exclusive Room & Hallway buttons if you are concerned that you might not always wear the button provided. Our Room & Hallway buttons are very popular and easily attached anywhere you need it.

All of our buttons, including the Room & Hallway, have an indicator light that flashes when you press the button to let you know the battery is working.

Room and Hallway Button
 

The AlertOne Medical Alarm Room and Hallway Button is our most popular extra transmitter button. It's attractive design is for anywhere in your home and comes with velcro adhesive buttons for quick mounting.

The goal is for every client to wear their personal help button as often as they can. However, wearing their button 100% of the time is unlikely for some people.

Alert One recommends that everyone has a minimum of one wireless room and hallway button centrally located on each level of their home.

Room and Hallway buttons are easily placed in areas of the home where falls may occur, such as bathrooms, near the bed, at the bottom of a staircase, or anywhere. They are 100% wireless.

The buttons are easily placed anywhere with the supplied Velcro® tabs on the back of each button. When pushed, the button activates the Alert One Medical Alarm the same as a pendant or wristband.

Standard Medical Alarm Button Features

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Why should a senior have a personal emergency response system?

Have you ever fallen in your home?  Think about this. Should you fall and you are rendered immobile and can't reach a phone how long could you lay there before someone noticed?  2 hours or 2 days?  Yes, it can happen to you.  If you said yes then you should seriously consider the information below and get your unit today.  Remember, it is a safety net.  We hope you don't have to use it but should you need it you will wish you had it.

Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview

How big is the problem?

• More than one third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States (Hornbrook et al. 1994; Hausdorff et al. 2001).
• Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths. They are also the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma (CDC 2006).
• In 2005, 15,800 people 65 and older died from injuries related to unintentional falls; about 1.8 million people 65 and older were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal injuries from falls, and more than 433,000 of these patients were hospitalized (CDC 2008).
• The rates of fall-related deaths among older adults rose significantly over the past decade (Stevens 2006).

What outcomes are linked to falls?

• Twenty percent to 30% of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries such as bruises, hip fractures, or head traumas. These injuries can make it hard to get around and limit independent living. They also can increase the risk of early death (Alexander et al. 1992; Sterling et al. 2001).
• Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries, or TBI (Jager et al. 2000). In 2000, TBI accounted for 46% of fatal falls among older adults (Stevens et al. 2006).
• Most fractures among older adults are caused by falls (Bell et al. 2000).
• The most common fractures are of the spine, hip, forearm, leg, ankle, pelvis, upper arm, and hand (Scott 1990).
• Many people who fall, even those who are not injured, develop a fear of falling. This fear may cause them to limit their activities, leading to reduced mobility and physical fitness, and increasing their actual risk of falling (Vellas et al. 1997).
• In 2000, direct medical costs totaled $0.2 billion ($179 million) for fatal falls and $19 billion for nonfatal fall injuries (Stevens et al. 2006).

Who is at risk?

• Men are more likely to die from a fall. After adjusting for age, the fall fatality rate in 2004 was 49% higher for men than for women (CDC 2005).
• Women are 67% more likely than men to have a nonfatal fall injury (CDC 2006).
• Rates of fall-related fractures among older adults are more than twice as high for women as for men (Stevens et al. 2005).
• In 2003, about 72% of older adults admitted to the hospital for hip fractures were women (CDC 2005).
• The risk of being seriously injured in a fall increases with age. In 2001, the rates of fall injuries for adults 85 and older were four to five times that of adults 65 to 74 (Stevens et al. 2005)
• Nearly 85% of deaths from falls in 2004 were among people 75 and older (CDC 2006).
• People 75 and older who fall are four to five times more likely to be admitted to a long-term care facility for a year or longer (Donald et al. 1999).
• There is little difference in fatal fall rates between whites and blacks from ages 65 to 74 (CDC 2006). 
• After age 75, white men have the highest fatality rates, followed by white women, black men, and black women (CDC 2006).
• White women have significantly higher rates of fall-related hip fractures than black women (Stevens 2005).
• Among older adults, non-Hispanics have higher fatal fall rates than Hispanics (Stevens et al. 2002).

How can older adults prevent falls?

Older adults can take several steps to protect their independence and reduce their risk of falling. They can:

• Exercise regularly; exercise programs like Tai Chi that increase strength and improve balance are especially good.
• Ask their doctor or pharmacist to review their medicines—both prescription and over-the counter—to reduce side effects and interactions.
• Have their eyes checked by an eye doctor at least once a year.
• Improve the lighting in their home.
• Reduce hazards in their home that can lead to falls.

Specific physical activity can target reduce fall risk by increasing balance and mobility skills.  Also changes to the home and community environment can reduce hazards and help support a person in completing daily activities.  While this is not a comprehensive list of fall prevention strategies, it's a good place to start:

Medical Management  (Risk Assessment and Follow-up)

The first step is to talk with a health professional about getting a risk assessment for falling. During routine doctor visits, ask the doctor about your risk of falling.  Some of the health factors that can contribute to falls are osteoporosis, being over age 80, changes in balance and walking patterns, changes in vision and sensation, and taking multiple medications. Certain medications cause older adults to experience dizziness.  Once you have an idea of some of the risks and how  you might be affected, you can work with your doctor, other health professionals, and your family to determine what factors can be modified to reduce your risk. 

Balance & Mobility (Physical Activity)

Studies show that balance, flexibility, and strength training not only improve and mobility, but also reduce the risk of falling. Statistics show that most older adults do not exercise regularly, and 35% of people over the age of 65 do not participate in any leisure physical activity.  This lack of exercise only makes it harder for individuals to recover after a fall. Many people are afraid of falling again and reduce their physical activity even more. There are many creative and low-impact forms of physical activity for fall prevention, such as tai chi.  

Environmental Modification

The environment can present many hazards. At home older adults are commonly concerned about falling in the bathtub or on steps.  In the community there can be trip hazards such as uneven or cracked sidewalks.     By making changes to the home and community environment a person can feel safer and less at risk of falling.   For example, the bathroom can be modified by install grab bars as in the shower or tub, having a place to sit, and having non-slip surfaces.  Steps can have handrails, adequate lighting, and contrast between steps.  Community sidewalks in disrepair can be reported to city officials for repair. 

Other great links for fall prevention:

• CDC
• stopfalls.org

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