Lifeline is for living with fewer anxieties about falling

In a study of older adults, those using Lifeline reported significantly greater ability to go about daily routine and were ten times less likely to require admission to a nursing home!

Medical research shows that falling down and being unable to get help is not an uncommon event. In fact, nearly 1/3 of all people over the age of 65 (and half of all people over 90) will fall each year. Of course, the older you get, the more dangerous and debilitating falls can be, and they often mark the end of independent living.

Research also tells us that 30% to 50% of elderly people fear falling-a fear that can cause them to lose confidence and restrict their normal range of healthy activities. The confidence and peace-of-mind that comes from the Lifeline medical alarm service helps to ease these anxieties, as well as the feelings of isolation and depression caused by such worries.

For more information on Medical Alarms visit http://www.lifelinesys.com

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A Medical Alarm System By Connect America Saves Another Life

"This Medical Alarm has saved my life 3 times and if anyone doubts the system, have them call me" Freda F. Pennsylvania.

(PRWEB) January 7, 2005 -- Freda, a fiercely independent senior from Pennsylvania, is a true believer! After using our Medical Alarm System for the third time she wanted to be our spokesperson and we're more than happy to oblige.

"This Medical Alarm is just wonderful" she proclaimed. "I would not be here if it were not for the quick response of the lovely monitoring people and EMS. I have to tell you that I really do enjoy my life more as I know help is just the push of a button away.

"Freda has asked us to post her phone number so she can tell people her story, we, of course, would not do that, however, it's available upon request.

About Us:

When we started Connect America we had the simple notion that it was possible to provide great care, great service and peace-of-mind for Seniors all across America who wish to live an independent life at home.

We're happy to say, thanks to advances in wireless technology and state-of-the-art interactive (2-way) monitoring, every month hundreds of Seniors enjoy a renewed sense of independence while their children and loved ones find certainty knowing that help, if ever needed, is just the push of a button away.

The cornerstone of the Connect America Medical Alarm System is our UL APPROVED 2-way interactive home medical monitoring. In the event of an emergency our operator makes a direct connection to your home by the state-of-the-art "whole house" 2-way intercom contained in the medical alarm system (speaker/microphone)... it's been called, peace-of-mind that's always on.

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World's First One Button Medical Alarm and Alert System That Works Anywhere

Until now, medical alert systems for seniors were only for in and around the home. Independant seniors had no quick & easy way to call for assistance once they left the home. The SafeGuardian One Button Safety Cell Phone + GPS Locator is the first completely mobile medical alarm and alert system.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 23, 2004 –- The idea is simple. If you need help, simply press one button and be connected to a live Personal Assistant standing by just for your call anytime or anywhere.

Tell the Personal Assistant what you need and they will stay on the phone with you until your problem is solved. If you don’t know where you are, your Personal Assistant may be able to pinpoint your location to within just a few feet.

In response to the huge demand from independent seniors - and their often distant family members - Clayton Communications, Inc. has introduced the world’s first SafeGuardian™ One Button Medical Alarm Cell Phone.

SafeGuardian™ One Button Medical Alarm Cell Phone is a small, lightweight battery powered cell phone with a built-in GPS locator. The most impressive feature is that it is designed to go wherever you do. Clip it to your belt, drop in into a purse or move it between vehicles, it provides one button protection and convenience even when you are miles from home.

The device is activated with just one push of the single oversized red “call” button on the front. Within seconds, a live “personal assistant & emergency dispatcher” answers the call 24 hours a day. The personal assistant can immediately dispatch local police, fire, paramedics or roadside assistance and much more.

The cell phone is “GPS–enabled” allowing the assistance center professionals to perform a “locate” in the event emergency assistance is dispatched to help the caller, if the caller is lost or in need of directions. When a clear view of the sky is available, the built-in GPS locator is accurate to within 30 feet.

“If you need help and call “911” from your regular cell phone, the 911 operator does not know who you are, where you are or have access to any information about you. Additionally, 911 service is reserved for true emergencies only.” said Thomas C. Franks, President of Clayton Communications, Inc., “The SafeGuardian Personal Assistant who answers your call addresses you by name, has all your important information that you have provided at their fingertips (names, phone numbers, medical information, etc) and are waiting to provide whatever assistance you may need.”

Designed for much more than just emergencies, the SafeGuardian™ One Button Medical Alarm Cell Phone also provides a wide variety of safety and convenience features. Callers can request to be connected to anyone worldwide, store important information (names, telephone numbers, medical information, etc) for quick contact, receive turn-by-turn driving directions and even request location and directions to any local business or facility including hospitals, doctors, dentists, restaurants, gas stations, hotels, etc.

The device is small (5” x 2” x 1”), lightweight (6 ounces), and uses commonly available lithium batteries (no charging required) that can last for months. It retails for $199 and the monthly service plan is just $34.95. The company offers free activation and free emergency calls. Non-emergency and optional concierge calls are $1.25/minute.

“Independent, active seniors also are finding the phone is a great companion when they are alone. They like the ease of use and the feeling of safety and security they feel knowing they can get assistance anytime and anywhere with the push of one button” continues Mr. Franks, “It truly makes a great gift for any aging parent who would never buy or use a regular cell phone.”

The SafeGuardian™ One Button Medical Alarm Cell Phone works anywhere in the United States that has analog cellular service available. Clayton Communications offers a free 30 day money back guarantee to all subscribers. For more information or to order, visit http://www.safeguardian.com/ or call 800-378-2957.
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About Clayton Communications, Inc. Clayton Communications, Inc. is a privately-held distributor of patented wireless location products and services for customer & child safety, business fleet tracking, automotive tracking/security, medical alert and alarm monitoring, asset tracking, parental supervision, personal protection, Alzheimer and memory loss, and even animal location & identification. The company's products integrate with the U.S. government's global positioning system (GPS), wireless communication technologies and live operator call center to enable customers to obtain real-time location information on individuals and property directly through the Internet or any phone. Founded in January, 1998, Clayton Communications, Inc. is based in San Diego, Calif. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.claytoncommunications.com/. Downloadable high resolution images of The SafeGuardian™ One Button GPS Cell Phone are available for immediate downloading at www.safeguardian.com/photos.htm

Lifeline Personal Medical Alarm Now Offers A Reassuring Voice To Seniors

Lifeline Personal Medical Alarm Now Offers Telephone Reassurance and Reminders Through its Lifeline CarePartner Telephone with Reminders, Enabling Seniors to Age with Dignity

(PRWEB) December 10, 2004 -- Lifeline Systems, the company that first invented the personal medical alarm 30 years ago, and which today helps over 400,000 seniors or disabled people to age with dignity and live with greater independence in their own homes, now offers telephone reassurance and reminders as well.

The Lifeline CarePartner® Telephone With Reminders not only provides immediate access to the Lifeline Personal Response Service when needed, but it also offers several other features to enhance the everyday quality of life for both users and their caregivers. The Telephone’s key added feature is that it can be set up to record and play up 6 personalized daily, weekly or one-time reminders. These telephone reassurance messages and reminders which are recorded remotely from any touch-tone phone by a caregiver, can be used to provide messages about taking medication, keeping appointments, eating well, exercising... or simply expressing love and support.

Complete information on the Lifeline CarePartner Telephone can be found at:
http://www.lifelinesys.com/content/how-lifeline-works/carepartner-reminders.jsp

Other features that are included with the Lifeline CarePartner Telephone include:

• Dial Announce that clearly speaks each number as it is dialed, along with large backlit buttons to aid those with vision or dexterity impairments.
• Lifeline VoiceClock™ clearly speaks the time of day with a single press of a button
• TelAssure reminds users to check in with the response center at least once a month
• Adjustable high-volume speakerphone with hearing aid compatible handset and ringer volume controls
• Remote call answering lets users answer their phones just by pressing the Personal Help Button and using the speakerphone function. This eliminates the need to rush to answer a call—helping to prevent possible falls.
• 24 hours of battery backup in the event of a power outage, ensuring help is still available at the press of a button.
• Immediate access to the Lifeline Personal Response Service when needed.
  

The CarePartner Telephone works with either Lifeline's Slimline™ or Classic™ Pendant Personal Help Button and is yet another example of why more caregivers trust Lifeline Personal Medical Alarm to look after their loved ones. Lifeline is proud to be the preferred provider of personal response services to members of the Visiting Nurse Associations of America, and to thousands of leading hospitals across the country. In addition, the Lifeline Personal Response Service is also available through select chapters of the American Red Cross.

When it comes to experience, no other personal response service compares to Lifeline. The service costs little more than a dollar a day, there are no hidden costs, no long-term contracts, and subscribers may discontinue the service at any time.

For more information, visit www.lifelinesys.com.

Lifeline Medical Alarm Users Reported Ten Times Less Likely to Live in Long-Term Care Facility

Senior citizens experience greater sense of confidence and peace of mind, enabling independent living with Lifeline Personal Medical Alarm

(PRWEB) December 24, 2004 -- Lifeline Systems, the company that first invented the personal medical alarm 30 years ago, and which today helps over 400,000 senior citizens or disabled people to age with dignity and enable independent living in their own homes today announced that a study funded by the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare found that subscribing to the Lifeline personal medical alarm system reduced seniors’ fear of being incapacitated and unable to get help in the event of a fall or other situation. In addition, this greater sense of confidence and peace of mind also encouraged family and caregivers to support the senior’s wishes to continue to independent living at home. The report concludes that as a result, Lifeline subscribers are 10 times less likely to be institutionalized in a long-term care facility.

Two additional reports (Koch, 1984; Dibner, 1992) also determined that Lifeline subscribers had a 26% decrease in hospital admissions and a 23% decrease in length of stay. It is believed that early intervention and the heightened feelings of security reported by patients and caregivers were significant factors in reduced hospital usage.

"It's my clinical impression that when individuals at risk are given Lifeline Medical Alarms, their mobility actually seems to improve”, says Dr. Rein Tideiksaar, PhD, ElderCare Senior Vice President for Program Development, Fall Prevention and Injury Reduction Systems. “If they feel better about themselves within their homes, if they're walking around more, if they're increasing lower extremity strength — that should increase mobility and decrease fall risk."

Lifeline is proud to be the preferred provider of personal response services to members of the Visiting Nurse Associations of America, and to thousands of leading hospitals across the country. In addition, the Lifeline Medical Alarm service is also available through select chapters of the American Red Cross.

The service costs little more than a dollar a day, there are no hidden costs, no long-term contracts, and subscribers may discontinue the service at any time.

For more information on Lifeline Medical Alarms, visit http://www.lifelinesys.com/