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More than one out of every three adults age 65 and older falls each year, and according to the
When it comes to personal safety devices for seniors, most people think of the button you wear around your neck or wrist and push when you have a medical emergency or fall. We have all seen or heard of these “help, I’ve fallen” solutions. The critical limitation with this technology is that it only works when the user is near the main phone inside their home. The button that is worn must be able to send a signal to the large speaker box connected to the phone line so that the unit will make the emergency call using their home phone. Then, the user must be close enough to the speaker box to hear and talk clearly with the operator that answers. In addition to those limitations, the nature of this technology requires that the user remain sedentary at home in order to stay protected. The
A growing market is springing up to replace the outdated safety system with solutions that add greater peace of mind, features and mobility. The technology is proven and offers seniors and their caretakers and families the ability to remain protected and active.
These new solutions take advantage of GPS (Global Positioning System) and cell tower to locate the user as they remain active and mobile. So, they can now leave the home and remain safe. These new solutions also offer a number of features all in one device as small as 2.5 ounces. The out-dated technology has to piece together with many additional pieces of equipment in order to offer motion sensing, 911 emergency dialing, and GPS tracking.
Families with aging parents who live on their own can find peace of mind with these new devices that are capable of keeping them in constant virtual contact. Hospitals, retirement communities and nursing homes are also able to benefit from the technology because it can allow them to monitor Alzheimer’s and dementia patients and virtual borders can be created around the facility so if a patient accidentally leaves, staff can instantly be notified via text message or email.
And, most importantly, with the continuing development of mobile personal safety devices the aging population will be empowered to continue living life independently and actively without fear or need to limit their activities.
Chris Holbert is the CEO of SecuraTrac.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of fatal injury in this age group. They are also the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma.American Heart Association states that the best way to remain healthy and alert as one ages is to remain active – take walks, go to the market and stay active.
More than one out of every three adults age 65 and older falls each year, and according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of fatal injury in this age group. They are also the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma.
When it comes to personal safety devices for seniors, most people think of the button you wear around your neck or wrist and push when you have a medical emergency or fall. We have all seen or heard of these “help, I’ve fallen” solutions. The critical limitation with this technology is that it only works when the user is near the main phone inside their home. The button that is worn must be able to send a signal to the large speaker box connected to the phone line so that the unit will make the emergency call using their home phone. Then, the user must be close enough to the speaker box to hear and talk clearly with the operator that answers. In addition to those limitations, the nature of this technology requires that the user remain sedentary at home in order to stay protected. The American Heart Association states that the best way to remain healthy and alert as one ages is to remain active – take walks, go to the market and stay active.
A growing market is springing up to replace the outdated safety system with solutions that add greater peace of mind, features and mobility. The technology is proven and offers seniors and their caretakers and families the ability to remain protected and active.
These new solutions take advantage of GPS (Global Positioning System) and cell tower to locate the user as they remain active and mobile. So, they can now leave the home and remain safe. These new solutions also offer a number of features all in one device as small as 2.5 ounces. The out-dated technology has to piece together with many additional pieces of equipment in order to offer motion sensing, 911 emergency dialing, and GPS tracking.
Families with aging parents who live on their own can find peace of mind with these new devices that are capable of keeping them in constant virtual contact. Hospitals, retirement communities and nursing homes are also able to benefit from the technology because it can allow them to monitor Alzheimer’s and dementia patients and virtual borders can be created around the facility so if a patient accidentally leaves, staff can instantly be notified via text message or email.
And, most importantly, with the continuing development of mobile personal safety devices the aging population will be empowered to continue living life independently and actively without fear or need to limit their activities.
Chris Holbert is the CEO of SecuraTrac
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