1. First Response System.com Forecasts Surge in Use of Elderly Emergency Alert Systems as
Seniors Become the Dominant Demographic Group Through 2060
Brewster, NY – Friday, July 17, 2014 – As seniors are living longer and collectively leading a
more active, independent lifestyle than at any time in America’s history, First Response
System.com, a leading national provider of personal emergency response systems (PERS) for
independent seniors and health care providers, has released a timely study that forecasts a
significant increase in the use of an elderly emergency alert system, medical lifestyle products,
and home health care services for Americans aged 65 and over.
According to the First Response white paper, by the year 2030, the percentage of Americans
over the age of 65 will surpass the percentage of children under the age of 15, according to
PEW Research. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that seniors aged 65 plus will double in size
over the next 25 years. The First Response study also observes that due to better health and
medical care (public and private services), these seniors are able to stay in their homes longer
as opposed to entering traditional assisted living or some level of monitored institutional care.
Greg Ribaudo, General Manager of First Response System.com, states “These growth trends are
unprecedented and should serve as a present-day warning to America that the impending
needs of our seniors for comprehensive health care services, quality medical treatment, and
state-of-the-art medical products and medical monitoring technologies has never been more
important or critical.”
Due in part to the company’s own findings, First Response System.com is positioned to provide
seniors nationwide with the latest in emergency medical alert systems and 24/7 emergency
monitoring services for the home as well as travel. Incorporating new technologies for the 21st
century, First Response has recently introduced to the consumer market a GPS MobileCare
system that serves as a complete emergency medical monitoring and alarm service featuring a
discrete, wearable device to provide accurate GPS tracking and locating (at the touch of a
button), an advanced fall detection multi-sensor application, and supported by two-way voice
activated hands free communication. Seniors now have the freedom and peace-of-mind to go
anywhere knowing that emergency medical assistance is only minutes away.
For independent and home-based seniors, First Response is currently investing its resources in
the future needs of this ever-expanding demographic group by offering the latest home medical
alert systems for elderly users with a landline connection or alternative cellular service (where a
landline is not used). Latest generation technology is now being applied for these more
traditional systems including fully waterproofed help alert buttons, wider extended range
system signal coverage, longer console back-up battery life (for use during power outages), and
more lightweight, durable materials for all system devices.
As a result of growing population trends within the senior demographic nationwide starting
now, First Response has fortified its national emergency monitoring services by providing bi-
lingual live operators to its emergency center staff for more widespread availability of its
2. services throughout the United States. As with all First Response emergency medical systems,
live certified EMS operators are available 24/7 to contact local emergency medical responders
on the user’s behalf, simply by the touch of a button.
To maintain the independence, mobility and safety of a senior adult or loved one, please
contact the company to learn more on how a personal medical alert system can save a life.
First Response Sytem.com is a national provider of affordable medical alarm systems and
emergency monitoring services, medical equipment and independent living products, and fall
prevention education programs. For more information and discount price plans, please visit
http://www.firstresponsesystem.com/ or call Toll-Free Live Customer Service at (866)930-1130.