Many types of personal alarms may help support independent living. The basic parts of these alarm systems, called personal emergency response systems (PERS), include the following: (1) a transmitter carried by the user or worn on a neck pendant or wristband; (2) a receiver connected to a telephone; and (3) a monitoring center. For more information, visit Personal Emergency Response Systems: http://www.extension.org/pages/Personal_Emergency_Response_Systems
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