We can all come to a consensus that the safety of the elderly home dwellers is a particularly important matter. With a diminishing life expectancy and the growing number of elderly Dementia and Alzhiemers patients, coupled with the global coronavirus pandemic crisis, it becomes absolutely crucial for all homeowners to constantly watch over the elderly residents. Moreover, it’s worth mentioning that the elderly people are also highly prone to injuries. What’s more worrying is that owing to pre-existing ailments combined with a weak immune system, the healing process is incredibly slow and arduous. Also unfortunately, as per the statistics, the elderly victims of COVID-19 are unlikely to survive the illness.
The aforesaid factors make it crucial for every homeowner to have an alarm system in place. Incorporated in a complete home security setup, should be a wireless panic button to serve as a warning mechanism in case of any emergency. Here are some of the benefits of having a wireless panic button:
Instant Aid
The wireless panic button can instantly intimate the caregivers about a distressing situation if held for 2 seconds as it sets off the alarm. This helps the caregivers take swift measures to mitigate a potential risky situation.
Hailing Professional Help
The panic button not only intimates the caregivers at home, but also transmits electronic distress signals to the nearest paramedics facility in order for them to reach the premises and address the issue in due time. This equipment is also helpful if the elderly family member is home alone.
Inspiring Confidence
The panic button can inspire a great degree of confidence among the users as well as the rest of the home dwellers. In a recent research by the World Health Organization (WHO) it was found that the elderly citizens with a panic button were less likely to face depression or anxiety. The panic button inspires confidence among the elderly that they are not alone and just with a push of a button, help will soon be on the way.
Wireless panic buttons have been instrumental in mitigating potential tragedies all across the country. Also, amid these trying times of a global pandemic outbreak, it is absolutely crucial to have a reliable warning system, to best care for the elderly members of the family.