Elderly Fall Alert Archives

Current Fall Prevention and Fall Detection is not having the Intended Consequence

The rate of deaths from falls among persons aged ≥65 years increased 31% from 2007 to 20161 Clearly the methodologies we are using to lower the risks of death due to falling are not working. There can be many factors that might be affecting the critical nature of a fall; one of which may be […]

Passive Patient Monitoring vs. Traditional Medical Alert Systems

Thanks to advancements in technology, medical alert systems are now packed full of features that were previously unavailable to consumers. Traditional patient monitoring devices were limited in their capabilities of monitoring the elderly, and only allowed elderly individuals to alert for help if something went wrong. However, modern medical alert systems now allow continuous monitoring […]

Passive Patient Monitoring with Medical Alert Systems

Modernizing Medical Alert Systems Medical alert systems were initially created as a means to offer independence to elderly individuals while providing a level of safety and comfort to families and loved ones. Older medical alert systems possess limited capabilities, and rarely document what actually happened to the individual requiring assistance. With the emergence of new […]

How to Talk to Seniors About The Benefits of Technology

These days, technology is everywhere; even babies are using iPads now! Yet many seniors resist using modern technology in their daily lives. Whether it is because of a fear of the unknown or a lack of education, it is possible for your technophobic parent to start taking advantage of the innovations of the internet and […]

The Importance of Independence for Seniors

For the first half of your life, your parent cared for you. Now that they are aging, it is time for you to take care of them. However, it is important to do so while respecting their independence. As your parent becomes more dependent on your care, their autonomy will become more and more important […]