Senior citizens have a unique set of concerns that require a unique solution. Elderly people are naturally more susceptible to injuries and illness, which means they should be able to get in contact with someone who can help them immediately if something bad happens. This is where modern technology steps in. By getting a personal alarm system that is connected to a home security system senior citizens can get help with the touch of a button.
Many times, these personal alarm systems can be obtained for free through disability charities and other organizations that service elderly people. This is a nice benefit, because often, senior citizens are on fixed incomes and cannot always afford to have a home security system installed. Most of the time, these free personal alarm systems are installed at no cost to the homeowner, which means there really is no reason why a senior shouldn't have one in his or her house.
However, it is important to note that even though the equipment and installation are generally provided at no cost to the senior citizen, there is a monthly monitoring charge that typically must be covered by the homeowner. The cost of this service varies, but senior citizen and disabled groups can usually negotiate a discounted fee that equates to about $1.00 per day. Therefore, the cost to homeowners for 24-hour monitoring is approximately $30.00 per month.
Before you say that you don't have the extra money to pay for monthly monitoring, you should know what you get for that fee. You have access to call operators that are trained in medical emergencies 24 hours a day. Upon receiving your call through your personal alarm system, these operators will quickly assess the situation and determine which authorities need to be sent to your house. Typically, they send the police for security matters, the fire department for smoke and fire dangers and an ambulance for medical emergencies.
You will never be placed on hold if you use your alarm system to alert the monitoring company. Therefore, you will get the assistance you need almost immediately. Your name, address and medical history will pop up on the operator's screen as soon as you call. This makes assessing the situation much easier and much quicker.
Without this feature, you could end up getting injured or ill and not being attended to for many hours, or even days. Is it worth $30 a month to avoid a situation like this? The answer is a resounding yes.
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