Alzheimer’s Care Technology

Comfort Keepers^®, the compassionate and professional in-home care service, has special and cutting edge technology that can be used to provide high-quality dementia and Alzheimer’s care for seniors in California.

Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects over 26 million people across the globe, most of them seniors over the age of 65. It is estimated that in the next 40 years, the number of people worldwide with this disease will be 1 in 85.

With SafetyChoice^® technology solutions through Comfort Keepers, families can have peace of mind, knowing that their senior loved-one is looked after 24-7. There are several different technology options available through SafetyChoice^®.

Many seniors who receive dementia or other Alzheimer’s care in California struggle with taking their prescription medication on time and with taking the proper dosage. Medication Solutions is the answer. Caregivers or family members load up the advanced SafetyChoice^® system with up to three to four weeks of medication, and then this technology automatically dispenses the proper medication at the right time. This way, the senior never has to worry about counting pills or watching the clock to avoid missing medication. An automated voice and blinking light system signals the senior when it is time to take their medication. If the senior ignores the medication reminder, Medication Solutions will automatically alert the family or appropriate Comfort Keepers caregivers, to make sure that the senior does not miss their medication.

Another effective Alzheimer’s care technology solution is the PERS system, equipped with GPS technology. This system is small and portable, able to be worn on a wristband or as a pendent around the neck. Many seniors with Alzheimer’s are in danger of wandering and becoming lost, especially seniors who lead active lives or seniors who live in rural areas. The PERS system with GPS has two benefits. If the senior becomes lost and confused, they can press the button on their portable PERS system and be immediately in touch with caregivers at the 24 hour Centralized Monitoring System (CMS). A response professional will be able to engage in immediate two-way communication with the senior through the PERS system and dispatch emergency help directly to the senior’s location (which is known because of the GPS technology in the PERS system). The Comfort Keepers response professional will reassure the senior until help arrives. A second benefit of the PERS system is that family members can track their senior loved-one’s real time location either online or by dialing the 24 hour CMS.

Through these technology solutions available through SafetyChoice^®, families can have peace of mind knowing that Comfort Keepers is providing the most advanced Alzheimer’s care to their senior loved-one.