Is it time for a medical alert system?
Medical alert monitoring gives independent seniors, including those with limited mobility and chronic medical conditions, the confidence to continue living at home by providing the means to prolong their personal independence. A medical alert system can help with daily living, offer increased security, and could save a life in a medical emergency.
A yes answer to one or more of these questions can mean it’s time for you or a loved one to have a medical alert system:
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Is the person alone for several hours during the day and/or night? |
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Has the person fallen, been worried about falling, or otherwise been at risk of falling in the home during the past year? |
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Is it important to this person to continue living independently at home? |
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Has the person been hospitalized or been to the emergency room during the past year? |
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Does the person use a cane, walker, wheel chair or other assistive device to help with walking or balance? |
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Does the person suffer from one or more of these ailments?
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Osteoporosis |
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Arthritis |
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Diabetes |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
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Heart Failure |
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Stroke |
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Does the person take several prescription medications on a daily basis? |
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Does the person need assistance with at least one of the following activities?
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Dressing |
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Grooming |
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Meal preparation |
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Eating |
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Toileting |
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Bathing |
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As a caregiver, is it becoming difficult for you to find time for yourself? |
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