Seniors on Maui Seek More Security and Personal Medical Alarm

WAILUKU, Maui — The demand for personal alarms, pepper spray and other protection gadgets is spiking here as senior residents respond to four attacks on older women since May 30.

"Today is one of the biggest selling days for pepper spray because of what happened," said Helaman Aiwohi of Uncle Jessie's, a military surplus and martial arts store in Wailuku.

Three Radio Shack stores in Maui stores have sold out of the "Mini Egg," a personal alarm that sells for less than $10. The battery-powered device allows the holder to pull its key ring pin to activate 140 decibels of piercing noise. Radio Shack Hawai'i spokesman Peter Tabilang said Maui customers may still order them.

Pat Layton, 70, said she carries the egg-shaped alarm for safety and has encouraged other Maui seniors to buy them since the first attack occurred three months ago.

Layton, senior coordinator with the social service agency Maui Economic Opportunity Inc., has conducted presentations about the device to 45 Maui senior club presidents and to gatherings of more than 15 senior citizen clubs. Tomorrow, she will be demonstrating the device to a seniors club at the Wailuku Community Center.

"I was so thrilled that it worked out for this woman. But now I'm wondering what's he going to do next? Is he going to become more physical?" Layton said. "A lot of seniors are very, very scared. I mean scared. But there's also the attitude that 'OK, you scared me. Now I'm getting mad.' "

Layton said she intends to continue spreading the word about the alarm.

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Medical Alarm Watching Over You

Round-the-clock medical monitoring for at-risk patients could soon be as easy as a flick of the wrist. The MDKeeper, from Tadiran Spectralink, is worn like a watch and integrates various medical sensors, a Siemens GSM/GPRS radio module, and a built-in cellular speakerphone and processing unit to measure and transmit data to caregivers.

Designed for those who need continuous monitoring, such as cardiac and circulatory disease patients, disabled seniors, and the chronically ill, the MDKeeper measures vital signs, including pulse rate, cardiac rhythm (ECG or EKG), and blood oxygen levels. It can either store the data and transmit it to a medical center at a later time or, in the case of an emergency, transmit the information "immediately in real time using the built-in cellular phone while sending an alarm to a caregiver," says Ofer Atzmon, business development manager at Tadiran.

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Why Lifeline Is Number One Choice

Lifeline claims to be number on choice for medical alarm on their webiste.

When it comes to experience, capabilities and that special caring touch, no other service lives up to the reputation of genuine Lifeline. The service costs little more than a dollar a day, there are no hidden costs, no long-term contracts, and you may discontinue the service at any time.

Lifeline has the largest and most experienced group of response professionals. With the simple press of a button, at any time of the day or night, you or your loved one is quickly connected with a highly trained Lifeline Personal Response Associate. The Associate quickly makes voice contact, reviews the individual's personal and medical profile, assesses the situation and then notifies the appropriate support and medical response team as required. Lifeline's Response Centers, with a staff of over 250 people, are simply the most capable and reliable facilities of their kind.

Lifeline's integrity and commitment to service. Lifeline is a publicly-owned company (you'll find us listed under LIFE on the NASDAQ stock exchange) that is highly regarded for its strength, stability and unwavering commitment to its customers and community. Our continuous investment in training and new technology is also your assurance of the highest levels of service.

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AlerOne Medical Alarm

Here is some information about AlertOne Medical Alarm products.

The following is reprinted from AlerOne's Website.

As the nation’s leading supplier and distributor of medical alarms we know personal emergency response systems like no one else. For almost two decades Alert One has provided medical alert system and monitoring services to as many as 300 resellers worldwide. The Most trusted home medical alarm provider in America, our alert products and fall detection devices are preferred by senior citizens, caregivers, home health care companies, other medical alarm system providers, and countless residential customers nationwide. With hundreds of thousands of devices sold and serviced you can be certain that Alert One will be there when you need us.

AlertOne® is a proud member of the A.A.R.P.

Personal Alarm

Perfect for anyone traveling city streets at night or anyone walking alone in at night, this personal alarm system is easy to use and will scare off anyone who tries to attack. Just pull the pin out of the hole on the top and cover your ears as the high pitched siren will go off until the pin is replaced. With a bonus flashlight button on the side, feel safe walking down those dark streets.

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A Simple System for a Room-to-room Alert

We are an older couple and sleep in separate bedrooms. I'd like to have a simple alarm system so my wife could signal me if she has a medical problem during the night.

A wireless doorbell would provide a simple and inexpensive alarm system, but I'm not sure it is the best answer to your problem. A wireless doorbell consists of a push-button transmitter, which could be set up near your wife's bed, and a receiver that can be installed in a separate room. When the button is pushed, the receiver will sound. Some systems are entirely battery-powered; with others, the receiver plugs into an electrical outlet. Installation is simple. Prices start at about $25.

Much more sophisticated medical alarm systems are available and could let you or your wife signal for outside help if there is an emergency while either of you is alone. Most advanced systems are connected to a central station where they are monitored for a monthly fee.

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Lifeline Is for Living With Heart Related Ailments

Lifeline Medical Alarm System

Lifeline provides extra protection from ailments unrelated to falls, particularly for those coping with heart disease. There are many situations in which someone may need immediate assistance but is unable to call for help themselves: a serious heart arrhythmia, chest pain, difficulty breathing, general fatigue, muscle weakness or other serious forms of distress.

Frequent hospital admissions is another common problem for patients with heart failure. That's because managing heart failure at home is a complex task requiring individuals to remember to take medications, to weigh themselves on a regular basis (an indication of fluid retention) and to follow a low sodium diet and exercise plan.

Lifeline with Reminders helps those with heart disease to take better care of themselves and prevent unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital re-admissions.

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Arm Yourself With a Personal System, for Safety's Sake

A personal alarm is a practical and sensible way to enhance your security. Personal alarms are small, portable devices that are worn or carried. In the event of an assault, or the threat of an assault, the alarm may be triggered. Following are some things to consider when choosing a personal security alarm.

The key feature of an alarm is the sound it emits, according to the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, a charitable foundation that promotes personal safety and works with police, schools and businesses to prevent personal violence. To be effective in deterring an attack, the sound must be very loud. Loud enough to shock, startle and perhaps stun an attacker. The sound must be perceptibly different from sounds common in your environment. The Lamplugh Trust advises that the most effective sound is continuous and exceeds 130 decibels.

Additional features to look for:

Carrying ease. It should fit easily in the palm of your hand. This consideration should be balanced against the need for a loud, shrill alarm; some of the smaller devices are not as loud. Dainty is not as critical as decibels.

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