Safety for Seniors begins at Home

It’s true that with advancements in health people are living longer than ever before. Many seniors today are living active, robust lives.  Safety for seniors is important and there are plenty of things you can do so you can continue to live a healthy and active lifestyle for a very long time.

Create a safe home

Start this by walking through your home looking for potential areas that are or could become a safety hazards.  Pay attention to things such as stairs, loose electrical cords, slippery areas (particularly the bathroom), and dimly lit areas. Although accidents are unintentional, there are still many things you can do to prevent them from occurring and promote seniors’ safety.

Tips for preventing falls:

• Install handrails that run the entire length of the stairs on both sides of the staircase.
• Add automated lighting to light up rooms as you enter.
• Install grab bars in the shower, tub and near the toilet.
• Keep the stairs and open areas clear.
• Use double sided tape to keep small rugs down.
• Don’t leave anything wet on the floor.
• Fix any broken or chipped steps, tiles, or flooring.

Tips to improve safety for seniors

• Lighting:It’s easy to think you can feel you’re way in the dark. Better, to light the way. Best, use automated lights. Some will turn on when you enter a room. Set them to go on when you’re not home to make it look like your home is occupied.
• Monitoring devices:Alarms such as fire, temperature and carbon monoxide detectors, warn you at the first sign of danger. It is important to check them at least twice a year to make sure they are properly working
• Communication:Personal emergency response systems let you enjoy the benefits and freedom of independent living, with the knowledge that should there be an accident or emergency, help is just the push of a button away.

Stay active and live life on your terms. To ensure things remain that way, take necessary steps now to ensure you’ve minimize as many potential risks as possible. Call Central Monitoring to get your home secure and get a personal emergency response system. 229-431-0800.

Help, Safety and Peace of mind are just a call away…

Life Sentry – A Personal Emergency Response System

Living independently is the desire of most individuals.  However there are times when living alone can mean there is nobody to assist you during an emergency.  LifeSentry offers the ability to summon assistance at any time with a simple push of a button.

This two way voice communicator plugs into any standard telephone jack.  Four pendants can be programmed to one base unit.  The coverage is up to 600 feet line of sight.  The pendant is water resistant.  Two rechargeable batteries are included which can power the unit up to 24 hours in a power outage.  Built in line seizure allows for the telephone line to be seized during an emergency.  As an added bonus to this device, the pendant can answer incoming calls to the home phone.

Our central station monitors the unit 24/7 ready to assist you anytime you push the button.  Your contact information is on file.  Central Monitoring Services can provide you with this peace of mind, knowing you can call for help at the push of a button.  Call us at 229-431-0800 for a consultation or stop by our office at 522 Pine Ave, Albany, GA for a demonstration.

Central Monitoring Services offers Driveway Alerts

Never be surprised by unwanted visitors again.  Driveway alarms are a great way of knowing when company has arrived or when unauthorized vehicles are entering your property.  With our Driveway Alert you can know precisely the moment anyone has arrived at your residence.  The patented magnetometer sensor system allows a wireless signal to trigger your receiver to both chime and flash ALERT lights in red.  The Driveway Alert requires no wiring so installation is quick.  The sensor is mounted next to your driveway and the receiver plugs into a standard outlet inside your home.

The Driveway Alert will not be triggered by animals, people or shadows.  It is also weather resistant with a waterproof battery-powered sensor.  It can operate up to 1000 feet from sensor to receiver.  Call Central Monitoring, 229-431-0800 today to schedule an appointment for installation.

Central Monitoring Services discusses Senior Safety

After lovingly taking care of you as you grew up, your parents may now need you to help take care of them.  This month we are focusing on our Seniors and how we can help them.  Most seniors want to stay at home where they feel safe and close to the things they value.  Determining if your loved one is safe at home can be an overwhelming task.  There are many resources available to help you make this decision.  The Sowega Council on Aging is a good place to start.

We all want our seniors to be in the best place for their health, happiness and safety.  One of the most important things to remember is communication.  To make changes in the way our seniors live we have to actively engage them in making the best decisions for their new life style.

Central Monitoring has several options available that can help you keep an eye on your loved ones.  We have personal emergency response systems, security systems with medical alert buttons, and camera systems that allow you to check in on them.

Central Monitoring offers two way voice personal emergency response systems.  These monitoring systems have a base unit that communicates to the central station through a landline phone.  The individual wears a pendant or watch.  In the event of an emergency, a push of a button on the device will alert the central station who will immediately carry out your personal instructions.  You choose who to notify, whether it is a family member or loved one, emergency response services or both.

There are many benefits to a personal emergency response system.  It can provide peace of mind, knowing that you or your loved one can get help immediately.  The device is monitored 24/7, someone is always there to send help when needed.  Seniors can remain independent and stay in their home where they feel comfortable.

Central Monitoring offers several options for using cameras to check on your seniors.  We have video systems that can be viewed through the internet.  We also have cameras available that work with the Honeywell Total Connect services.  You can view these cameras through the internet also.  Both of these systems give you access to check on your loved ones any time.

Please call us for more information or come by our Demo Room at 522 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA.