Margaret Calkins
Caring.com Expert
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Margaret Calkins is president of IDEAS, a research organization specializing in residential designs for an aging society.
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Wednesday October 17, 2007
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Should I get a personal emergency response system (PERS) for my mom, who has early-stage Alzheimer's?
Answer - No, I'm afraid not. Personal emergency response systems, often called PERS, really aren't suited for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia. Given your mom's condition, PERS can't give you the reassurance you need. To make the system work, your mom must push a button that's worn either around her neck or wrist, or on a console in her house... 1 Comment
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