Alert Systems

There are many times that we send patients home alone and we don't feel confident that they'll be safe.  There are alert systems on the market for instance from Life Alert that automatic alert devices.  The patient/person doesn't even have to push the alert button... the system senses when he/she falls and then a representative asks through the monitor if the patient is ok.  If the patient doesn't answer then assistance is sent to his/her home automatically.  The best support system is family/friends or hired caregivers to help supervise a person with dementia at home.  But when this support system is not available - these alert systems are very helpful to assist with a person's independence and safety.