Moving To A Senior Housing Facility?

Bring Your Medical Alert Device With You To Independent or Assisted Senior Living

Here are just a few reasons why it is so important for seniors to keep their medical alert device after they make this type of move.

• Research shows that one in three adults over the age of 65 will suffer from a fall—which can lead to broken bones and more serious health issues. A medical alert device can ensure that seniors are able to notify emergency personnel with the press of a button—should they fall. Just because a senior is in assisted living, it doesn’t mean that someone will find them right away, especially if they fall in their room or the bathroom.

• Seniors with serious conditions can feel more comfortable staying independent in their assisted living community. Even in assisted living communities, seniors spend a lot of time alone and should be able to maintain their independence. This can be difficult for someone who has a serious medical condition, such as seizures, fainting spells or a heart condition. With a medical alert device, it is much easier for seniors to send a distress call if they suffer from these side effects or feel a potential issue coming on.

• Medical alert devices are much easier to use than cell phones. One of the many reasons that seniors often consider giving up their medical alert device is because they think a cell phone can replace this accessory. However, a cell phone can’t be easily worn around the neck and isn’t always easily reachable, like a medical alert device. Plus, with these alert devices, all seniors need to do is press a button. There is no swiping, passwords or dialing involved.