PERS is a monitoring technology that assists seniors or individuals with disabilities in calling for help during an emergency. It uses a wearable panic button or pendant to send alerts to a monitoring center or family member, who can then dispatch emergency services or contact caregivers.
When a PERS user presses the emergency button or a fall detection sensor is activated, the monitoring center receives an alert. A trained operator then contacts the user through the PERS base unit or wearable device to assess the situation and offer assistance. If the user is unresponsive, the operator can dispatch emergency services to the user’s home. Police or other first responders typically prioritize PERS calls as high-priority emergencies, and they will respond to the user’s home as quickly as possible.
Fall detection sensors are a crucial component of PERS systems. They use advanced algorithms to detect falls and automatically alert the monitoring center or designated family members. This enables swift response and can be life-saving in case of an emergency.
