A devise, carried or worn, that can be activated in an emergency to alert a central location through the phone system. Family, friends, or emergency services are then contacted to check on the nature of the emergency.
A program to protect elderly or ill individuals who are at home alone. The person wears a small device (usually on a chain around the neck) that has a button on it to press in times of emergency (such as falling down, immobilizing pain, heart attack, etc.). This will alert a remote operator, who will check on the individual, contact a neighbor or family member, and contact emergency services if required.
A device, usually a necklace, with a button that can be pushed to notify an individual the client has designated (for example, a neighbor or relative) or an emergency response team that the client needs help.
Equipment that monitors the safety of older people in their homes through signals electronically transmitted over the telephone and received at an emergency-monitoring center.
is a communication system that links an individual with an emergency response system. Pressing a button on the unit or pendant automatically dials for help and/or rescue.
In case of a fall or other medical emergency, this electronic device enables the user to contact help 24-hours-a-day simply by pressing a button. A number of private companies offer these systems. For more information, click on Independent Living — resources to help seniors stay in their own home.