Personal Response Systems

This important new book describes the origins developments and current status of personal response systems a new means for persons at risk who live alone to get help in case of emergency. In Personal Response Systems experts from ten countries report on the status achievements and challenges involved in setting up distributing and operating personal response systems (PRS). Experienced authors from a variety of backgrounds describe the technology economics and social effects of PRS and its integration into existing health and housing programs. Professionals involved in providing health services will find important information about the most efficient and cost effective designs of personal response systems.