Personal Emergency Response System

IDA is designed to help older people live independently. The Community Care Program provides in-home and adult day services to frail seniors each month. To be eligible for service, clients must be 60 or over and their asset level (for a single person) cannot be over $17,500 (not including home, car or furnishings); a cost share is applied if the client's income is above a specified level.

Bay Alarm Medical provides senior life-saving alert systems and coverage plans. It offers both in-home medical alerts and GPS mobile help buttons that connect to 24-hour medical alarm emergency call centers. Coverage options and costs vary according to the plan chosen. 

A 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia who wander or have a medical emergency. Members are required to purchase an ID bracelet or accessory, and an Advantage or Advantage Plus membership to participate in the Wandering Support program. Products can be purchased through MedicAlert, including ID bracelets, necklaces and other accessories for men and women. The cost for an ID bracelet or another product is dependent upon the style selected.