Personal Emergency Response System: The Future of In-Home Monitoring – AMBER System
By Hilary Gibson

No two caregivers in Texas are alike, and neither are their situations, yet there is one commonality which exists among all of them, whether they are caring for someone within the home, or as a long distance caregiver, and that is the constant worry about a loved one falling when they are alone.

Injuries caused by falls are a common occurrence among the elderly. Studies report that 30% of people who are over the age of 65 (about 35 million Americans) fall every year, and that these incidences increase to 50% for those over the age of 80. It’s been estimated that at least 60% of all falls occur in the home, with another 30% happening in public places, and 10% taking place in healthcare institutions.

There are also 26 million people with neuromuscular or cognitive diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, ALS and even diabetes who fall even more frequently. The data reported about those over 65 is probably quite conservative, since many of these falls go unreported, because many people may think that falling is a normal part of aging process, or because they may be unable to realize what has happened to them due to a condition such as Alzheimer’s.

They may also not report a fall due to being embarrassed, or because they fear that if others know that they have fallen, their activities and independence may then be greatly restricted.

Please call Independent Living Solutions for the best Texas Medical Alert & Emergency Response System in Austin, Georgetown, San Antonio, Temple, Waco, San Antonio. (512) 779-4907 or email ahouse@ilstexas.com.