Who Should You Put on Your Emergency Contact List?

A common mistake most people make: they believe that by ordering the medical alert system and plugging it into the power outlet, their beloved elderly will be shielded right away. But the truth is, there is one highly important step that you must take: make an emergency contact list. In case a senior falls, having a long list of dependable family members or caregivers who rush immediately to help is just as vital as the high-tech emergency pendant they are wearing. But who should be trusted with this responsible task?

Prepare for the worst

Then there are the more dangerous threats, like a heart attack, sudden collapse, hurt limbs or a sudden outburst of household fire. When any of these happen, the emergency responder immediately alerts the necessary rescue personnel, right before calling the people on the contact list. If the elderly is taken to a hospital, the contacts listed on the emergency list are also asked come there as soon as possible to provide support. In this list, it’s very important to include people who can quickly respond, and can be reached on the phone almost anytime. It can be any adult family member, primary care physician, neighbors, or tech-savvy friends. The operator jumps to another contact in case someone cannot be reached, and tries to contact them again after they went through the whole list.