1. Medical alert systems can be invaluable tools for anyone wishing to maintain independence and age in place, with some systems offering features designed specifically to detect and prevent stroke.
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3. Our seven highest-rated brands all provide monitored devices connected to a 24/7 call center at an affordable monthly fee, including at-home systems that connect directly to your landline as well as mobile devices you can take with you anywhere.
4. Stroke Detection
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6. Medical alert devices provide individuals with a way to quickly call for help if they experience stroke symptoms, even if they're unconscious or cannot speak for themselves. By pressing their emergency button they're connected directly with a trained operator who can dispatch an ambulance or send someone else directly out - saving time from waiting on family to notice changes and call 911 themselves.
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8. Some new medical alert devices provide additional features to facilitate stroke detection and response, such as heart rhythm anomalies such as atrial fibrillation (AF), which increases risk for ischemic strokes. ECG sensors integrated in wearables can measure changes in heart rate and rhythm to detect abnormalities like AF [52].
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10. Others devices also detect stroke symptoms. A recent study demonstrated how Open-Motion portable brain blood flow monitor significantly outperformed traditional prehospital stroke scales for LVO stroke detection in field diagnosis. This may help reduce deaths and disabilities caused by life-threatening events, while also providing emergency medical services teams with more opportunities for triaging stroke patients in the field and connecting them to comprehensive stroke centers more quickly.
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12. Somatosensory deficits, which often accompany motor, language and visual domain impairments in acute ischemic stroke, are another emerging portable stroke detection technology. While sensorial deficits may be harder to detect automatically with surface-interacting smartphones, their early onset makes an excellent opportunity for early diagnosis with mobile-enabled smartphone applications.
13. Stroke Prevention
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15. As a physician who performs procedures to remove large blood clots at a hospital that treats thousands of stroke patients each year, I witness first-hand the devastating impacts of sudden events like these strokes. Many suffer for so long that their independence is lost and they need to move into nursing homes - sometimes permanently. With early detection and prompt treatment available now, however, prevention of strokes should be possible.
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17. Stroke prevention is an area of significant research and innovation. Medical alert devices may play a vital role in stroke prevention by helping individuals recognize its symptoms quickly, and summon help promptly. Some systems include fall detection features which instantly notify response specialists should someone be unable to press their help button and promptly arrange assistance if needed.
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19. Personal medical alarms Wearable devices that monitor key stroke risk factors such as heart rate variability, physical activity levels, sleep quality, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels. Such sensors are found in smartwatches, fitness trackers and specialized medical alert devices.
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21. Technology can also aid stroke triage in the field, where traditional prehospital stroke scales often fall short in identifying large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes - the most severe and deadly form. Openwater's portable device improves LVO stroke detection compared to traditional triage tools, thus improving patient routing and outcomes.
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23. Fall Detection
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25. Medical alert devices don't always offer enough detection capabilities to detect strokes; however, many devices do offer fall detection features. These systems will monitor wearer motion and identify movement that indicates falls before automatically calling for help without needing to press any buttons or press anything manually.
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27. Sensors in these systems use accelerometers to measure motion, then trigger an alarm if they detect a fall. Once activated, an emergency monitoring center will dispatch an associate trained in assessment to your location to assess your situation. Most medical alert companies will offer ways for you to cancel an alarm if it turns out it was false, which is particularly helpful if you can't move after having fallen.
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29. Some medical alert systems come equipped with the capability of directly connecting you with 911 so your call will be received swiftly - this feature can especially benefit stroke sufferers as symptoms can shift rapidly.
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31. Medical alert systems can be an ideal way to increase home safety and remain independent for longer. Some Medicare Advantage plans may even cover the cost of such systems - it is best to check with your provider in this regard to determine which options might apply to you.
32. Stroke Recovery
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34. Strokes can have a devastating impact on many lives, altering physical and emotional conditions as well as life adjustments and leading to disability. While for some stroke survivors recovery can be quick, more severely affected individuals may require assistance at home or rehab facilities to recover fully. A medical alert device can reduce stroke risk by providing users with emergency contact numbers in case they cannot call for help themselves.
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36. tracking devices for dementia patients nz Monitored and unmonitored systems generally come in two varieties. Monitored systems connect to either landline or cellular networks and feature a base station that plugs into the wall as well as wearable buttons that must be within range to function; some companies even offer automatic fall detection that may help save lives in an accident situation.
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38. Researchers from India's Indian Institute of Technology Mandi recently conducted a groundbreaking study which demonstrated how portable sensors can quickly and effectively identify the early warning signs of strokes. Utilizing near-infrared light to detect oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in its early stages by penetrating skin up to several centimeters deep, photodiode/microcontroller units convert reflected signals back into digital form that computers can interpret. As per this research study's conclusions, such devices could improve accuracy and speed prehospital diagnosis by prehospital providers significantly.
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40. Homepage: https://familyr.co.nz/dementia/