Don't Let Buyer's Remorse Become Survivor Guilt
Sunday, August 16, 2015
A
senior alert system
can't be second-best. It's got to have quality, and it's got to be dependable. You should be able to submerge it underwater. It shouldn't be so delicate that accidentally bumping into a sofa sets it off. The best ones have a "nurse call" button designed specifically to bring the attention of anyone else in the home that could be of assistance in an emergency. Furthermore, it shouldn't require the injured party to speak to obtain assistance. Strokes can result in a failure of an individual's ability to communicate. Also, the system should be able to frighten away any would-be bandits or intruders. After all: it is contacting the authorities. If it can't scare off the ne'er-do-wells of the night, how good is it at getting you help?
Here's something else to take to heart: though a
call alert,
senior alert system
shouldn't be dependent on vocal imperatives, in the modern age there's no reason not to have this as an additional option. For example, you may need to relay information of great importance; like where a key safe lock is located, or its code. But there's a double-edged sword here: what good are additional options if the system seems impossible to program? So it should be easy to program as well, or purchasing it could be downright dangerous. Imagine falling into a position of helplessness and having the
call alert
go on the fritz. With a
call alert, senior friendly operation is imperative.
Another thing to look for is battery life. Proper call alerts should render at least three years of battery life without the need for recharge or replacement of batteries. With a
personal alert system, senior friendly construction and design are geared around individuals who need as many fail-safes as possible. In fact with
CareAlert, senior friendly systems are really the name of the game.
Also with personal alert systems,
make sure you look for one that has should has a proven track-record. If you have a call alert, senior friendly auspices should be the norm, not the exception. A good rule of thumb is that negative feedback should be taken into account with all
personal alert systems, such that the most reliable option can be obtained.
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