For most of us, home security means a lot more than knowing we’re protected from property crimes and vandalism. What matters most are the lives inside the house – the people we love. While insurance can cover stolen jewelry or a broken doorpost, nothing can bring someone back to life.
Amazingly, home security systems have begun to address our worst fears. Not only have they added a medical emergency feature to security system control panels, but they have also added bedside call boxes and even portable pendants and bracelets with emergency calling devices.
Here’s how it works. If you or someone in your home are having a medical emergency, simply hitting the medical button on your security system keypad will get you instant help. Your security provider can then alert 911 or any other emergency contacts you may need.
But let’s say you or your loved one can’t make it to your security system control panel. Well, for those who you know are at risk – like an elderly parent, someone at high risk of heart attack, or an epileptic child – you can equip them with an emergency pendant or bracelet. All they have to do is activate the emergency call button on the device and they are instantly connected to your security system company who can dispatch help. It’s like calling 911 in a single touch – from anywhere on the premises. Best yet, if the person has fallen and can’t get up – help is wherever they are without calling out, without struggle.
Such devices don’t just make you feel safer about your loved ones – in some cases they can be the lifeline that allows for an elder’s continued independence. The ability to call for help at home may be the difference between being able to live alone and moving to an assisted living or nursing home.
For parents faced with children with particular conditions or diseases, wireless emergency devices may be the peace of mind for which they’ve prayed. Every parent fears what may happen to their sick child in a quick moment a parent may turn his or her back to do something as simple as use the restroom or do laundry. Now, you don’t have to worry about your kid with a broken leg or child prone to seizures. There’s always a way to keep them safe.
Products like ADT’s Personal Emergency Response System (http://www.adt.com/for_your_home/products_services/home_health_security) start for as little as $30 a month.
When we’re faced with situations that aren’t what we would like, it’s nice to know there’s help and more ways to feel secure at home.
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