There’s a lot of different terminology to learn when choosing a senior alert system. One excellent example is “waterproof” versus “water-resistant” help buttons. What do these terms mean? They seem awfully similar to someone who is unfamiliar with systems like this. Ultimately, we recommend that seniors and their families look for systems that come with waterproof buttons. Waterproof means that your button can be worn in the shower or tub, while washing your hands, while watering the garden, or while standing in your yard in the rain. A waterproof button can even be fully submerged while bathing. As the name suggests, water-resistant buttons are designed to also resist water. With these buttons you won’t have to worry about accidentally getting the button wet, but you won’t be empowered to submerge the button when needed or hold the button under fast running water. Seniors with water-resistant buttons have to take them off before entering the shower or tub.

No matter what system you choose,  Senior Safety help buttons are waterproof. This is very important because many falls happen when seniors are showering or bathing. You need an alert button that you can wear while bathing every single day and simply not worry about it. That way, when you get out of the shower you are already wearing your button – no more forgetting to put it back on and going about your day unprotected! It’s funny how little details like this can mean such a big difference in the life of your loved one…