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Personal Emergency Response Service (PERS) meets
the need for safety, independence and the ability
to remain home. For many senior citizens, there
comes a time when emergency assistance is needed
in their home. Personal Emergency Response Service
(PERS) provides the means to call for help from
almost anywhere in the home at the press of
a button. With instant access to request a family
member, medical attention, local police or the
fire department, PERS devices provide senior
citizens the confidence for independent living.
The Need for P.E.R.S.?
Each year, 16 million senior citizens fall with
10% requiring hospital visits. Sadly, 12,000
of these incidents prove fatal. But with quick
attention after a fall, the probability of hospitalization
is reduced by 26% and the likeliness of death
decreases by more than 80%.
With a PERS device, should there ever be a need
for help, a trained operator will respond immediately
over a two-way voice communicator. Plus, a listed
friend or family member will be informed of
the situation.
A PERS device not only lengthens the time a
person is able to live on their own, but it
is an economical solution to a problem millions
of Americans face: how to stretch retirement
savings during a time when the average annual
U.S. cost of assisted living is $35,616 and
nursing home care is more than $75,000.
How PERS Devices
Work?
A Personal Emergency Response Service connects
to Pacific Alarm Systems monitoring company.
An around-the-clock call center with the push
of a button. Installation is simple and no tools
are required. All that’s needed is a working
electrical outlet and a live telephone line
– set-up is that easy!
The emergency transmitter is typically worn
on a lightweight necklace, as a wristband or
on a belt clip. When pushed, the transmitter
sends a signal to a receiver that’s connected
to the home telephone line.
After the button is pushed, a two-way voice
communicator built into the receiver will be
activated. Advanced technology allows this receiver
to be heard and to pick up voices from almost
anywhere in the house.
A trained EMERgency24 staff member will announce
that they have received an emergency signal.
After discussing the situation, a quick evaluation
will be made as to whether an ambulance is needed
or if a call should be placed to a designated
friend or family member.
What is PERS?
Water-proof transmitters are conveniently worn
on a lightweight necklace, as a wrist band or
on a belt clip. When pushed, the transmitter
sends a signal to a receiver that is connected
to the home telephone line. This activates a
two-way voice communicator built into the receiver.
Advanced technology allows PERS receivers to
be heard and to pick up voices from almost anywhere
in a house. For larger homes, there are amplifiers
that extend the coverage area of the two-way
voice communicator. When the signal is received
Pacific Alarm Systems monitoring company, a
trained operator will announce that they have
received an emergency signal. After discussing
the situation with the user, a quick evaluation
will be made as to whether an ambulance is needed
or if a call should be placed to a designated
friend or family member. Plus, during emergencies,
the operator will stay on the line to provide
comfort until help arrives.
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