Ken had been regularly falling from his bed but earlier this week he was injured when he fell so he pressed his medical alert button and EMTs arrived “quickly”. They rushed him to the hospital where he got the care he needed. Ken is very “satisfied” with the service and is “glad he had it with him” when he needed help.
Articles worth a look:
How to Prevent Elderly Adults from Falling Out of Bed
Excerpt: Injuries are extremely common in the elderly, particularly from falls. As our bodies age, bones, and muscles become less supportive while also becoming more fragile. The CDC ranks falls as the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in the elderly who are aging in place. Falls from bed make up a significant percentage of elderly falls and can cause serious injuries. Full article HERE. Courtesy: Griswold Home Care
