Medical Monitoring

One aspect of the alarm industry that is routionely overlooked is it's applicability to senior care.  You've heard it said a hundred times that people are living longer and healthier lives.  Senior Citizen apartments, Senior housing and various levels of nursing care have opened up to become a thriving industry, even bulging at the proverbial seams.  There are companies who specialize at "in home" nursing care, visiting nurses and even public programs whereby a mini doctors office can roll in and treat patients in home. 
Medical monitoring is another level of senior care whereby an elderly person might maintain a significant level of independence, living in their own home with an emergency call button for instant communication to friends and loved ones, should an emergency arise.  People become confused sometimes, thinking that the "panic button" automatically calls medical response or a fire department.  Actually, the person wearing the device chooses whom to notify in case of an alarm. 
These medical pendants can be used in conjunction with other senior services for even more freedom and independence.  In cases where there is a chronic disorder and regular nursing care is necessary, a medical pendant might be programmed to call both this service provider and a friend.  Having a medical emergency can be a very lonely experience.  Calling a friend can be comforting, while waiting for medical response.
Most medical alert appliances are equipped to handle two way voice communication.  This is also comforting to a person who is suffering.
During these difficult economic times, when homes are difficult to sell and sell for less than their value, it may be impractical to move an elderly person into a nursing care facility.  It is hard to count on the revenue from the sale of a home to last very long when used to pay for senior living facilities. 
If this is a service you may look into, I suggest finding a company that uses a monitoring facility that specializes in medical monitoring.  The system will likely be a rental or lease arrangement, with rates between $30 and $50 per month.  Many alarm companies offer this type of service.  It is preferable that some one from that provider come to the home where it will be installed to properly evaluate the situation.  A reputable company will also let you know if the situation requires more care than a medical pendant and emergency communication device can afford.  Contact me about this if you wish.  I know a guy...