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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, our senior population is the fastest growing demographic in our...Learn more society today. With the first of the Baby Boomers entering the ranks of seniors, the population of people 65 years and older is projected to grow faster than the total population in every state. And while the senior population is growing, an overwhelming percentage live independently in their own residences versus an institutional setting like an assisted living facility or nursing home. As the senior population ages, the degree of assistance needed to remain independent increases. This is primarily due to the overall decline in health and progression of chronic illness. As we age, the chance we will become victims of a critical health episode dramatically increases. Critical episodes like heart attacks, strokes and hip fractures due to falls increase exponentially as each year passes. Statistics tell us there is a 43% chance that a fall will occur for a senior between the ages of 75 and 84. For every hour a senior lies on the floor, there is likely one week of rehabilitation. There is inexpensive insurance available for situations like this, bringing a peace of mind to people whose loved ones need therapy after a fall. Based on the fall statistics, it is not much a matter of “if” but a matter of “when” a senior will likely have a need for a PERS system.

How exactly does PERS help?

A PERS service is a safety and medical alert system that allows an individual to signal for help from a wireless alarm pendant. These systems typically alert a customer care center operator, who will dispatch the appropriate help. In the event of an injury or emergency, the local 911 Emergency Response Team will be dispatched. Otherwise, a family member, neighbor, friend or caregiver can be notified for assistance. As such, the seniors never have to feel as though they are alone. Here are some things to look for in a PERS provider:

Local ownership
Demonstrated high service model
Commitment to install within 24 hours
After hours and weekend servicing
No cost/no obligation in-residence demonstration
No risk trial
No long-term contract
Available advanced feature options
Operator assisted check-in services
A long track record of serving the community

Here are some features to consider:

Small, lightweight, wireless and waterproof alarm button
Live and personal operator voice assistance
Convertible button (work around the neck or wrist)
“Smart Pendant” to alert customer care center if battery is running low
Backup battery on console
Significant audio range

Some common concerns of family members

Family members we’ve talked to over the years have expressed their need for peace of mind that their loved one is safe. We’ve heard stories about seniors falling but didn’t have their alarm button on or didn’t press the alarm because they didn’t want to bother anyone. Some were simply afraid they would be put into institutional living after having fallen. In the recent years, another concern has become more and more prevalent – more seniors are giving up their landline in favor of a cell phone, which eliminates the necessary connection between the senior and the PERS Customer Care Center in most systems. With a little care in selecting the right system, these concerns can be resolved. Show less...

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Home Helpers/Direct Link

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158 W. Chestnut St.
Burlington, WI 53105
262-757-0012
www.homehelperswisconsin.com

Home Instead Lifeline & Medication Dispenser
Home Instead Senior Care (www.homeinstead.com) is the world’s most trusted source of non-medical companionship and assistance for older adults. To help our seniors continue to remain independent, our screened, trained, bonded and insured CAREGivers provide services that include shopping, personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, errands, incidental transportation, organization and light housekeeping. Whether a senior […]...read more

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530 N. 108th Place, Ste 200
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
414-239-9613
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ADT Home Health Security Services
200 N. Patrick Blvd. Suite 300
Brookfield, WI 53045
262-794-4930

Advanced Security Systems
2113 Eagle Dr.
Middleton, WI 53562
608-831-1688

Advanced Security Systems
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-332-1688

Advanced Security Systems
2113 Eagle Dr.
Middleton, WI 53562
888-860-8098

Agnesian Health System – Lifeline
327 Winnebago Dr.
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
920-926-5277

ASTI, Inc.
W2356 Hwy B
Watertown, WI 53094
920-699-2069

Christian Family Solutions
W175 N11120 Stonewood Dr.
Germantown, WI 53022
888-685-9522

Comfort Keepers SafetyChoice
516 Redbird Circle
De Pere, WI 54115
800-788-1078

Comfort Keepers SafetyChoice
579 D’Onofrio Drive #10
Fitchburg, WI 53719
608-442-1898

Comfort Keepers SafetyChoice
4509 S. Taylor Dr.
Sheboygan, WI 53081
920-458-2806

Comfort Keepers SafetyChoice
8505 W. Forest Home Ave.
Greenfield, WI 53228
414-858-9400

Comfort Keepers SafetyChoice
5215 Elevator Rd., PO Box 740
Roscoe, IL 61073
815-623-6602

Comfort Keepers SafetyChoice
PO Box 1016, 406 Second St.
Hudson, WI 54016
715-381-6730

Comfort Keepers SafetyChoice
2717 N. Grandview Blvd., Suite 106
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-542-5800

Comfort Keepers SafetyChoice
485 S. Military Rd.
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
920-922-1779

Comfort Keepers SafetyChoice
1416 Wisconsin Ave.
Grafton, WI 53024
262-376-7510

Comfort Keepers SafetyChoice
2951 S. 21st Place
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-784-3357

Comfort Keepers SafetyChoice
1127 Prairie Dr., Ste 600
Racine, WI 53406
262-884-3930

Fort Healthcare Care Line
611 Sherman Ave. East
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
920-568-5276

FreedomAlert
3800 N. Providence Ave., Ste A
Appleton, WI 54911
920-915-8433

Holy Family Memorial – At Home Alert
2300 Western Ave.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
920-320-4230

Home Helpers/Direct Link
1907 American Dr., Ste A6
Neenah, WI 54956
920-722-2273

Home Helpers/Direct Link
1001 W. Glen Oaks Lane, Ste 104
Mequon, WI 53092
262-365-1443

Homefree, Inc.
6629 W. Mill Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53218
800-606-0661

Life Assist
2210 Pinehurst Dr.
Middleton, WI 53562
608-831-1688

Medical Center Foundation of Hartford – Critical Signal Technologies
1032 E. Sumner St.
Hartford, WI 53027
262-673-7272

Mercyhealth
1000 Mineral Point Ave.
Janesville, WI 53548
888-39-MERCY

Ministry Life Direct
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920-738-2711

Phillips Lifeline
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800-566-6218

Right at Home – Phillips Lifeline
6044 8th Ave.
Kenosha, WI 53143
262-654-5410

S.A.I.L. SOS
6201 Mineral Point Road
Madison, WI 53705
608-230-4321

Safe Living Technologies
301 E. Reservoir, Ste 1
Milwaukee, WI 53212
262-780-0848

Secure at Home
125 N. Executive Dr., Ste 210
Brookfield, WI 53005
866-670-0888

Stoughton Hospital Life Line Emergency Response System
900 Ridge St.
Stoughton, WI 53589
608-873-2372

Wheaton Alert
4300 W. Brown Deer Road, 2nd Floor
Brown Deer, WI 53223
800-242-1306 ext. 4599

Wheaton Alert
4300 W. Brown Deer Road, 2nd Floor
Brown Deer, WI 53223
800-242-1306 ext. 4574