Many women, especially those who live alone, depend on Life Alert for protection. Some have written in to tell us they consider Life Alert their personal guardian. Indeed, there is a growing body of evidence that the medical alarm service may be better in many ways than a man.
Here, then, is a list of reasons why Life Alert personal protection is better than a man:
We never sleep.
We don’t snore.
We actually listen whenever you speak.
We don’t mind if you push our buttons.
You don’t have to feed Life Alert.
Our system is always up and running.
We don’t leave the toilet seat up.
We don’t hog the blankets.
We are dependable.
You can always trust Life Alert.
Do you have an opinion? Another reason to add to the above list, as evidence for why Life Alert is better than a man? Or perhaps a counter opinion? If so, we welcome your comments.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
USA TODAY HIGHLIGHTS DANGERS OF HOME FALLS, ONE OF MANY HOME EMERGENCIES ADDRESSED BY LIFE ALERT
Life Alert enables subscribers to get immediate help after a fall, even if they can’t reach a phone – giving seniors peace of mind and a feeling of security
USA TODAY recently ran a feature story that raised awareness about the dangers of falls suffered in the home. The article noted that a number of famous people have recently suffered falls, often requiring a trip to the hospital. One of the scary aspects of falls is that they can happen to anyone, regardless of societal status, income level, gender or age. However, it is well known that the older we get, the more susceptible we become to falls. One of the main risks is falling at home and then not being able to reach a phone to call for help. Most people don’t carry cellphones on them while at home; even if they do, it may be damaged during a fall, it may not have a signal, or it may be impossible to access depending on how one falls and the severity of injuries suffered. In short, people need a better solution to address the dangers of falls.
Life Alert is that solution. Life Alert Emergency Response, the personal medical alarm company, has been protecting seniors from the dangers of home falls for over two decades. The company’s spokesman, former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, M.D., has pointed out that falling is the “leading cause of injury death for Americans 65 and older” – a sobering statistic. Making matters worse is that the risks increase as we advance in age, since our ability to call for help after a fall (and one’s odds of surviving any injuries suffered) becomes limited.
This need for protection -- no matter where you fall in your home, no matter what hour a fall occurs -- is at the heart of Life Alert’s protection service. Life Alert handles over a million calls a year, and on average saves a life every 40 minutes, saving over 13,000 lives in 2007 alone. For many seniors, Life Alert is an invaluable asset they simply cannot live without.
USA TODAY recently ran a feature story that raised awareness about the dangers of falls suffered in the home. The article noted that a number of famous people have recently suffered falls, often requiring a trip to the hospital. One of the scary aspects of falls is that they can happen to anyone, regardless of societal status, income level, gender or age. However, it is well known that the older we get, the more susceptible we become to falls. One of the main risks is falling at home and then not being able to reach a phone to call for help. Most people don’t carry cellphones on them while at home; even if they do, it may be damaged during a fall, it may not have a signal, or it may be impossible to access depending on how one falls and the severity of injuries suffered. In short, people need a better solution to address the dangers of falls.
Life Alert is that solution. Life Alert Emergency Response, the personal medical alarm company, has been protecting seniors from the dangers of home falls for over two decades. The company’s spokesman, former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, M.D., has pointed out that falling is the “leading cause of injury death for Americans 65 and older” – a sobering statistic. Making matters worse is that the risks increase as we advance in age, since our ability to call for help after a fall (and one’s odds of surviving any injuries suffered) becomes limited.
This need for protection -- no matter where you fall in your home, no matter what hour a fall occurs -- is at the heart of Life Alert’s protection service. Life Alert handles over a million calls a year, and on average saves a life every 40 minutes, saving over 13,000 lives in 2007 alone. For many seniors, Life Alert is an invaluable asset they simply cannot live without.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
LIFE ALERT TESTIMONIALS: PHONE PROBLEMS? NO PROBLEM
My home phone line was not working, and I couldn’t get through to my phone company by cell phone, so I called you. Your people were extremely helpful. First, you called the phone company for me, to have them come fix my phone line. Then, when they said they’d be out “maybe today or tomorrow," your dispatcher made sure they came out that same day, since I’d been having chest pains and needed the phone working right away. You really went out of your way to help me. I am very happy and thankful for Life Alert. --Dorothy M., Lansing MI
I was worried about my wife (who is a Life Alert subscriber), since her phone had been busy for hours, so I called in to tell you. You sent the police right over to her. Turned out she had a laceration on her hand, which happened when one of the dogs bit her. Then paramedics were dispatched, who treated my wife’s cut. I just wanted to thank you again for helping us. --Anthony C., Easton PA
I was worried about my wife (who is a Life Alert subscriber), since her phone had been busy for hours, so I called in to tell you. You sent the police right over to her. Turned out she had a laceration on her hand, which happened when one of the dogs bit her. Then paramedics were dispatched, who treated my wife’s cut. I just wanted to thank you again for helping us. --Anthony C., Easton PA
Monday, March 10, 2008
LIFE ALERT TESTIMONIAL: HARRIET HAPPIER WITH LIFE ALERT "SECURITY BLANKET"
I am a very happy subscriber – Life Alert is my security blanket and I have recommended it to family and friends who have also subscribed. It’s a great feeling of security. If you’re alone in your home and you collapse and can’t get to a phone, it’s a wonderful thing to have. One time I was making a hamburger and off goes the smoke alarm, and it starts talking to me – I thought, that’s funny, the fire alarm doesn’t usually do that. I had forgotten that you had also installed monitored smoke alarms in my apartment. Your people asked if they should send the fire department, but I explained I had made a burger with a lot of heat, that I was fine. They kept asking to make sure I was all right -- your dispatchers are extremely considerate and very concerned about my safety. Your smoke alarm came on even before my apartment building’s alarm came on. It was a marvelous feeling that Life Alert responded so quickly.
Harriet A., New York NY
Harriet A., New York NY
LIFE ALERT TESTIMONIAL: INCREASED CONFIDENCE AFTER DAUGHTER GOT MOM LIFE ALERT SERVICE
My daughter got a Life Alert bracelet for me, and I have used it two times. Both times, your dispatcher was courteous, and the assistance came very fast. Your people informed me that help was on the way, and made sure my daughter was notified. I am really happy with your service – very prompt and thorough. I feel confident now, more confident than I did before I had Life Alert. I always wear it when I am in my house, and at night. I feel like, I just push the button and help comes right over. This is the best investment you can make.
Belle N., Rancho Palos Verdes CA
Belle N., Rancho Palos Verdes CA
Friday, February 15, 2008
NEW LETTER: 5 YEAR OLD RECOMMENDS LIFE ALERT TO HER GRANDMOTHER
Below we'd like to share with you a wonderful letter we just received here at Life Alert, which shows that even the youngest generation understands how important home protection is for their parents - and especially their grandparents...
"I am a 69 year old Grammie who frequently visits her grandchildren... my youngest granddaughter, Alexandria (who is 5 years old) and I were carrying on one of our many little conversations. I had sorta prefaced the conversation with the fact that Grammie was getting older, not quite as fast as I used to be ...at this point... Alexandria started quizzing me.
"Are you a senior citizen?" I replied, "Yes."
"Do you have Life Alert?" I said, "No."
"It could protect you from a serious fall or a fire emergency," she quipped.
Then she asked, "Do you live alone?" To which I replied, "You know I don't live alone, I live with Papa."
To which she said, "Are you ever alone?" And I said, "I guess sometimes..."
As you can see, my 5 year old granddaughter has certainly gotten your message. She feels that I should have Life Alert since I am a Senior Citizen! I can only presume that your TV commercials are not directed to 5 year olds -- BUT Alexandria has gotten the message, and she has passed this vital information along to her Senior Citizen Grammie. Sincerely, Carol M."
We greatly appreciate your letter, Carol, and your daughter sounds very wise. Of course, we are not targeting young kids with our ads and commercials, but Alexandria and many other children are smart enough to realize how very valuable Life Alert is. We think so too.
"I am a 69 year old Grammie who frequently visits her grandchildren... my youngest granddaughter, Alexandria (who is 5 years old) and I were carrying on one of our many little conversations. I had sorta prefaced the conversation with the fact that Grammie was getting older, not quite as fast as I used to be ...at this point... Alexandria started quizzing me.
"Are you a senior citizen?" I replied, "Yes."
"Do you have Life Alert?" I said, "No."
"It could protect you from a serious fall or a fire emergency," she quipped.
Then she asked, "Do you live alone?" To which I replied, "You know I don't live alone, I live with Papa."
To which she said, "Are you ever alone?" And I said, "I guess sometimes..."
As you can see, my 5 year old granddaughter has certainly gotten your message. She feels that I should have Life Alert since I am a Senior Citizen! I can only presume that your TV commercials are not directed to 5 year olds -- BUT Alexandria has gotten the message, and she has passed this vital information along to her Senior Citizen Grammie. Sincerely, Carol M."
We greatly appreciate your letter, Carol, and your daughter sounds very wise. Of course, we are not targeting young kids with our ads and commercials, but Alexandria and many other children are smart enough to realize how very valuable Life Alert is. We think so too.
Friday, February 8, 2008
LIFE ALERT PRESS RELEASES NOW AVAILABLE ON THIS BLOG (NEW FEATURE)
The new RSS feed enables our readers to see the latest news and information about Life Alert Emergency Response. Just click on a headline to see the entire news release.
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