One of the biggest fears facing seniors is their loss of independence. Being moved from ones own home into a nursery home can strike a serious blow to ones self-esteem and self-worth. Although Nursery homes have been developed to help the elderly, often it can feel like a prison where rules and daily routines can strip the elderly of their pride. One company has taken these issues into consideration when developing the WellAWARE Systems, a total home monitoring system that hopes to help independent seniors and their families live a more independent and stress free life.

According to the WellAware Systems Site:

Wireless Sensor Array– Depending on the care setting, up to six different types of unobtrusive sensors (motion, impact, bed, door, motion/temperature and motion/humidity) are strategically placed in the living space of a WellAWARE resident to detect behaviors with regards to daily activity, sleeping patterns, showering, and possible emergency events such as falls and leaving their stove on and unattended. The wireless sensors communicate the ongoing activity to the Data Manager. The diagram below shows the typical placement of sensors in a senior residence.

The WellAware Systems is another example in the ways that corporations are helping the elderly live a more independent life.

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Medical Alert Pendants like those offered by Philips Lifeline are invaluable tools that can help the Elderly and Disabled feel safe while helping you keep your independence. Medical Pendants are so very important because they allow the injured person to call for help immediately, with 24 hours customer care waiting to help.
And because Philips Lifeline is designed for people who live alone, in the event of an emergency, you can get access to emergency personnel with a simple push of a button. This is possible through The Lifeline Personal Help Button connects you to a trained Personal Response Associate who can send help quickly – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Medical Alert Pendants are designed to work with Medical Alert Communication Units. These units connect to your telephone and act as a base for your medical pendant. The units are equipped with 30 hour backup in case of prolonged power-outages.

As you can see, Medical Alert Pendants are important tools that will help save lives and a must have for an elderly parent or the disabled to have, it may save your life.

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