If you are an adult child caring for an older parent long distance, it is hard not to worry. Especially if they live alone. Physical limitations that occur as we age make older adults at greater risk for falls, fires, and other emergencies.
We all know that getting help quickly is important. Fortunately in-home technology solutions have made it easier for seniors living alone to summon help whether they are in the shower, the garden, or the bathroom. Two systems that we recommend to families are the MyHelp Emergency Response and MyHelp 3G Cellular Emergency Response.
MyHelp Emergency Response: This product is one of the best personal emergency response systems on the market. The older adult has the option of wearing the personal alert as a necklace or a wristband, whichever is more comfortable for them. With a push of a button the personal alert connects the user to an EMD Certified Monitoring station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can talk hands-free with the staff at the monitoring station who can get help out to them quickly. This systems works with traditional phones, voice over internet phones (VOIP), and with Magic Jack.
For long distance caregivers, the system offers additional benefits that will give you peace of mind. They include:
- A 5 to 7 year battery life on the personal response alert
- A back-up battery on the base that will provide power for up to 80 hours Automatic testing
- Instant family notification if your loved one triggers an alert
MyHelp 3G Cellular Emergency Response – Offering all of the great benefits outlined above but developed for people who do not have a landline. This cellular personal emergency system works off of wireless technologies and is considered the best cellular unit available.
There is no long-term commitment or activation fee with either system. If you have any questions about personal emergency response systems or need help figuring out what would be a good fit for your loved one, please call us at (203) 235-8324 (TECH).
We will be happy to help you customize a technology solution that keeps your senior loved one safe at home.
