Personal alert devices and personal medical alerts

When shopping for personal alert devices, how does a caregiver know which personal alert device is best? Personal emergency response systems, or PERS, are home devices that connect older adults to a 24-hour call center with the push of a button. There are hundreds of different kinds of personal alert devices and personal medical emergency systems on the market. Here are some buyer’s guide tips for finding the right device for your elderly loved one.

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