LIFE ALERT RESCUES UNCONSCIOUS WIFE WHO HAD ACCIDENT WHILE HUSBAND ASLEEP

A recent testimonial, from Life Alert member Robert D. of Portland Oregon, illustrates that even those who are not living alone can benefit greatly from having Life Alert Protection -- especially mature adults, seniors and the elderly. Couples may share a home, but they are not always near each other, and not always awake at the same time. You never know when emergencies might strike:

The lady’s voice on the Life Alert box awakened me. I found my wife unconscious in the bathroom. Help was sent by Life Alert and arrived here quickly. Everything turned out fine. Thank you!

So: are you always safe with a spouse in the house?
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LIFE ALERT USES "NETWORK OF HELP" TO ASSIST FALLEN 85 YEAR OLD

Another testimonial, showing how Life Alert does not just send paramedics, but also can inform and summon family members and/or friends to assist as well:

I am 85 years old, and when I fell recently, I needed help to get up. After pressing my Life Alert button, your dispatcher offered to send emergency medical help. Since I was not seriously injured, I didn’t need an ambulance, so you called my son. He got here fast, and was able to unlock my door and help me up. My son and I thank you very much for all your assistance.

Mildred E., Las Vegas NV

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.