Insights & Resources

Beyond the Button: How PERS Support Aging in Place and Lower Healthcare Costs

Discover how Connect America’s PERS go beyond buttons to generate an estimated cost savings of $236 million and an annual ROI of approximately 3.3:1.

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5 Ways PERS Help Avoid Costly Hospital Visits

Learn how personal emergency response systems cut avoidable healthcare costs, reduce ED visits, prevent readmissions, and achieve 3.3:1 ROI.

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Personal Emergency Response Systems: A Step-by-Step Guide

Complete PERS guide covering how personal emergency response systems work, types available, benefits, and choosing the right medical alert device for your needs.

4 Reasons Case Managers Recommend PERS

Discover why case managers trust personal emergency response systems (PERS) for fall detection, chronic condition support, safer at-home living, and peace of mind for families.

New Research Shows Connect America’s Personal Emergency Response Services (PERS) with CareSage Analytics Prevent Unnecessary Care Utilization, ED Visits, and Hospital Readmissions Among Seniors

Preventing Unnecessary ED Utilization and Hospitalizations with PERS + CareSage Analytics

Discover how Connect America’s PERS and CareSage analytics cut hospitalizations and ED visits while improving outcomes for aging populations. ROI: $3.30 saved per $1 spent.

Top 10 FAQs About Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) for Caregivers and Case Managers

If you are a caregiver, case manager, or a healthcare provider exploring ways to keep older adults safe and independent at home, you’ve likely come across Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS). At Connect America, we often receive questions about how PERS work, who qualifies, and what kind of support is available. We’ve compiled answers to […]

Connected Care at Home: Smart Solutions for Aging in Place

As the U.S. baby boomer population ages, many older adults are choosing to remain in their homes rather than move to assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. According to a  2021 AARP survey 77% of adults over the age of 50 want to age in place. This preference is largely driven by a desire for […]

How Connected Care Technology is Bridging Healthcare’s Workforce Gaps

It’s no secret the healthcare industry is grappling with a critical workforce shortage that’s reshaping the way care is delivered. This challenge, fueled by an aging population and rising care demands, has left many healthcare professionals overextended and burned out, driving some to leave the profession altogether.

Addressing the Caregiver Burden with Connected Care Technology

Discover how connected care tools like RPM, PERS, and AI health assistants ease caregiver burden, improve senior safety, and support independence at home.