Wireless Medical Alarm Systems
Did you know that for people over the age of 65, a simple fall can lead to severe injury, hospital admission, and even death? It is a sad fact of live that as we get older we become more vulnerable to falls and subsequent injury. Thousands of older people are admitted to hospital every year due to injuries they received from a nasty fall or other medical emergency.
A wireless medical alarm will improve your safety and peace of mind by ensuring that no matter what happens, you can easily and quickly contact an emergency medical professional. If help is received within an hour of the medical emergency or fall, 90% of older people can continue living freely and independently, just as they always have. However, if there is a significant delay in receiving medical aid, the chances of being unable to continue living alone rise dramatically.
Wireless medical alarms ensure that medical professionals, family, or friends are contacted straight away if anything goes wrong, such as a fall or medical problem. The wireless alarm system consists of a small, lightweight emergency button that can be worn as a necklace, bracelet, or key chain attachment, and a central console that connects to the telephone.
If an emergency should occur, all you do is press the emergency button, and you will immediately be put through to the 24 hour emergency centre. Trained emergency staff will then try to speak to you through the two-way speaker on the main console that most wireless alarm systems come with. This allows staff to assess the situation and dispatch the appropriate help. They will also be shown your medical history and information such as address and age, to further help them decide how best to deal with the emergency; this also saves you from having to relate your medical history and details, and increases the speed at which help can be sent.
If you cannot communicate or are unable to reach the console, staff will contact emergency services and family or friends immediately. This means that even if you have fallen unconscious or are unable to move, help will be on the way immediately. The staff will stay on the line until help arrives in case the situation deteriorates, and also to provide reassurance and comfort at a traumatic time.
Wireless medical alarms are of enormous assistance to people aged 65 and over, that have experienced recent falls or illness, or who have medical conditions that can worsen suddenly. In all these situations, help may be required at any time, and as soon as possible. Medical alarms allow you or your loved ones to live active, independent lives while staying safe in case an emergency should occur.
