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Maintaining Senior Safety

Technology Solutions that Ensure Safety for Seniors living at Home

The population of seniors in America (those over the age of 65) is growing at a faster speed than the working age population.* Because of this, the number of caregivers will be smaller in comparison to the number of adults that will be in need of care.

SafetyChoice® by Comfort Keepers® (as well as other kinds of technology solutions) helps to fill this gap by extending the reach of our Comfort Keepers. By doing this, we are able to help seniors remain independent and safe in their homes during times when professional caregivers or family members are not available.

Safety technology solutions, like emergency response systems, offer protection to this increasing number of seniors. The senior is still protected even when no one is there, allowing for more peace of mind for the client’s loved ones.

An estimated 5.1 to 7 million Americans care for an older family member from a distance**, making technology solutions even more valuable. Video Monitoring, as well as other technology solutions, enables family members to be involved with their loved one’s safety no matter where they are.

Also, in-home care technology:

  • Emergency Response Buttons and Fall Detectors, gives seniors a way to get help fast, in case of an emergency (such as a fall) while they are alone. The possibility of long-term effects or the extent of illness or injury is lessened with quick response time.
  • Technology systems with GPS & door monitors watch patients with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related conditions that may cause them to wander or get lost. Seniors that wander and get lost and are not found within 24 hours have almost a 50 percent chance of death or serious injury.
  • Helps improve senior health by reminding seniors to take their medications on time and accurately with Medication dispenser and reminder systems.

* The U.S. Census Bureau claims the population of seniors (those over the age of 65) increased eleven fold during the 20th century, in comparison to threefold for the population as a whole. Between 2010 and 2030, it is predicted that the ratio of working age adults to senior care recipients will decrease 40 percent.

** According to a study by the Family Caregiver Alliance.