About News Insights Solutions Who We Serve Medicare Advantage Schedule a Demo Personal Emergency Response Services (PERS) 24/7 Emergency Care Wherever Help is Needed Keeping Individuals Safe, Independent and Connected Deliver Continuous Monitoring and Highly Dependable Response Now more than ever, it’s important for seniors and vulnerable populations to be connected to care that is not only efficient but affordable and enhances their preferred lifestyle, whether at home or elsewhere. Connect America’s PERS provides continuous monitoring and simple emergency response for those living independently. The simple push of a button instantly connects users with a response coordinator who assesses the situation and sends assistance. This timely response can make all the difference in an emergency. We are proud to be the nation’s largest provider of PERS. Our highly dependable systems and services keep individuals safe and independent, wherever life may take them. PERS Features and Benefits 24/7 Monitoring Connect America’s highly trained response coordinators are available 24/7/365 to assess the situation and send help when needed. Fall Detection Technology Enabled with fall detection, our PERS can sense a fall and contact an operator immediately—even if the individual can’t press their button.* No Landline Required No landline? No problem. Our Home PERS can operate on a wireless network, providing easier setup and reliability. Continuous Connection With our response coordinators offering a friendly voice 24/7, individuals with PERS never need to feel isolated in their homes. On-the-Go Lifestyles Individuals will have access to the right help at the right time wherever life takes them, with our Mobile PERS GPS-enabled location services. Complimentary Lockbox During an emergency, it may be challenging to open the door for help. A free lockbox is provided upon request to secure access to first responders. Support Independent Living with Home PERS Individuals can feel safer in the comfort of their homes with a Home PERS that works with or without a landline. Just press the help button, and a response coordinator will respond immediately to assist with the situation. Compatible with landline and most VoIP phone connections Integrated two-way speaker Lightweight neck or wrist button can be worn in the shower or bath where accidents are common Optional fall detection pendant can call for help if a fall is detected Battery backup protection lets you use your system in the event of a blackout or power outage Landline and cellular options available Cellular system works on AT&T network with no cellular contract required Enable On-the-Go Living with Mobile PERS Individuals can get the help they need, wherever life takes them, with our mobile PERS, which uses GPS technology to identify the user’s location for fast help. It includes a handheld mobile device, lightweight bracelet or pendant buttons, carrying case, charging cradle and cord. Simply press the help button on the mobile device, bracelet or pendant and an operator will respond immediately. Optional fall detection can call for help if a fall is detected Can be worn in the shower or bath where accidents are common Battery life up to five days depending on activity and usage* Optional help button with interchangeable lanyard or bracelet No landline, cellular phone or cellular contract required Advanced GPS with location-based services* One-button access to emergency help through built-in two-way speaker Optional Fall Detection for Rapid, Reliable Response Enabled with an accelerometer and barometric sensors, our PERS can sense a fall and contact a response coordinator immediately—even if the individual can’t press their button. This feature is ideal for those at risk of falling, having a heart attack or seizure, or experiencing a medical emergency that might result in a fall. It provides peace of mind not just to the user but also to his or her family members. If a fall is detected, a signal will be sent for help Available on all Home and Mobile PERS upon request Lightweight fall detection pendant can be worn in the shower or bath where accidents are common Sensors measure high acceleration force from a fall Two-way speaker allows communication even if the individual can’t move or press their button Manage Care Remotely with the PERS Mobile App Our mobile app is a fast and easy way for caregivers to keep an eye on all the PERS users in their care. Individuals connect instantly to the app to update records, contact support or get real-time notifications of any emergency activity. Manage Multiple Subscribers: View multiple connected devices from multiple product users on the app Immediate Notifications: Receive instant push notifications notifying when a subscriber uses a device, and if it’s an actual emergency or a test Connect Instantly: Need to talk to us? Communicate with us right from the app Location Monitoring: Monitor the location of subscribers using advanced GPS technology in our Mobile PERS Remote Management: Remotely check the battery life of mobile products as well as manage emergency contact lists Update Records: Remotely edit and update caregiver profiles, permissions, and contact details Success for Payers and Providers See What Our Partners Have to Say Michelle M. St. Peter’s Health Partners We have been thrilled with Connect America! ConnectVitals is a huge improvement over our previous provider. We are able to give new equipment and enhanced technology features to our members while reducing costs. They truly partner with us and actively help us grow the program.” Contact Us to Experience Connected Care For more information about our connected care systems and technology, schedule a risk-free, no-obligation product demo. Schedule a Demo *DISCLAIMER Fall detection feature does not detect 100% of falls. If able, users should always press their button when they need help. Location accuracy may vary depending on environmental conditions. Battery life is based on standard operation and may vary with activity. Our Solutions RPM PERS Medication Management Company About Make a Referral Become an Affiliate COVID-19 Updates Careers Brands Be Safer at Home Connect America West Home Buddy Personal Response Corp. Contact Us 3 Bala Plaza West, Ste. 200 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 800-815-5809 Select the button below if you’d like to make a PERS referral for an individual. Make a Referral © 2021 Connect America. All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Privacy Policy Submit Incident Report