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Is It Time to Consider a PERS?

According to the American Geriatrics Society, one-third of all people older than 65 will fall each year. Research shows getting help within the first four hours of a fall can dramatically reduce the severity and effects, enabling seniors who have a PERS to stay in their home an average of six years longer than those who do not.*

Choose the Right PERS for Your Lifestyle!

Whether you have a land line or a cell phone, or if you want to stay connected when you are outside of your home, we have the right product for you.

You could benefit from the peace of mind a PERS provides if you or your loved one:

• Is alone several hours a day
• Has fallen or visited the ER in the past year
• Has a chronic ailment, such as heart disease or stroke
• Uses a cane, walker, or other device to help with balance and walking
• Requires assistance with activities of daily living

How Does the PERS Work?

The unit is monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For help, simply press the small, wireless button worn as a pendant or wristband. The Care Center staff will respond promptly and take action based on your prior instructions.

They will:

• Dispatch an ambulance when necessary
• Have a neighbor check in on you
• Notify a family member of your situation

Our operators will always follow up with the responder by calling to confirm that help did in fact arrive. For added security, Direct Link includes an extra emergency call button free of charge. All call buttons are water-resistant, making them ideal for all rooms – even kitchens and bathrooms. Direct Link units are compatible with digital cable/VoIP phone service and AC operated with a rechargeable battery back-up for travel or power failures.

•According to the AC Nielson Study