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Medical Alert Security and Safety

• Are you concerned about a loved one in your family who lives alone?
• Are you wondering if they can navigate with confidence?
• Can they go for a walk without getting lost?
• Can they get in and out of the bath tub with no assistance?
We offer piece of mind to all those who are worried about the people they love that live alone. We offer The LifeBeacon GPS Medical Alert pendant.
The introduction of the LifeBeacon marks the beginning of a completely new era in personal emergency protection. Priced affordably and designed with the specific needs of seniors in mind, the LifeBeacon is extremely lightweight, easy to charge, easy to carry, has a standby battery life in excess of 48 hours—and can find you or a loved one virtually anywhere on the planet. The LifeBeacon is sold with stylish accessories and will soon be accompanied by a full line of different looks and colors for the wearer to choose from.
If you are considering a traditional medical alert for yourself or someone you love, there are some things you should know before you buy:

1.No Protection Outside the Home:
Traditional medical alerts (think LifeAlert, Lifeline, AlertOne, ADT) use a speakerphone base unit and an activator to call for help. If an emergency occurs too far from the speakerphone, the base unit will not receive any emergency signal and the system will not activate.
2. No Protection From False Alarms:
Approximately 95% of traditional medical alert signals are false alarms. Most often this happens when the user accidentally pushes the activator and is too far from the speakerphone to hear the operator. False alarms can be embarrassing and costly—as much as $500 in some cities and counties.
3. Long Wait Times:
The average time between a senior’s push of a traditional alert button and an operator’s answer is one minute thirty seconds.
4.No Protection for Lost Users:
Traditional medical alerts do not store the location of their users and cannot assist them if they are lost or wandering.
Contact us today to see how we can help you and your family live safely and securely.

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Father’s Day Memories

Father’s Day Memories
Father’s Day is day to remember all of the great and not so great times you have had with your children growing up. I have fond memories of my dad when I was young. I distinctly remember when I was growing up and my mom would ask my dad to comb my hair.
I had a short pixie cut so it should not have been that difficult. My dad would hold my chin and drag the comb through my hair like he was scouring a pot with a wire brush, not the most pleasant feeling. Although when I was young you respected your elders and you would never tell your dad how to do something because if it hurt I guess it was just supposed to???
I talked with my mom about this when I was a teenager and she said “why didn’t you ever tell me he was hurting you?” I just figured the tears in my eyes would have given it away. LOL
I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable Father’s Day with your family.

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Medical Alert Security and Safety

Medical Alert Security and Safety

  • Are you concerned about a loved one in your family who lives alone?
  • Are you wondering if they can navigate with confidence?
  • Can they go for a walk without getting lost?
  • Can they get in and out of the bath tub with no assistance?

We offer piece of mind to all those who are worried about the people they love that live alone.  We offer The LifeBeacon GPS Medical Alert pendant.

The introduction of the LifeBeacon marks the beginning of a completely new era in personal emergency protection. Priced affordably and designed with the specific needs of seniors in mind, the LifeBeacon is extremely lightweight, easy to charge, easy to carry, has a standby battery life in excess of 48 hours—and can find you or a loved one virtually anywhere on the planet. The LifeBeacon is sold with stylish accessories and will soon be accompanied by a full line of different looks and colors for the wearer to choose from.

If you are considering a traditional medical alert for yourself or someone you love, there are some things you should know before you buy:

1.No Protection Outside the Home:

Traditional medical alerts (think LifeAlert, Lifeline, AlertOne, ADT) use a speakerphone base unit and an activator to call for help. If an emergency occurs too far from the speakerphone, the base unit will not receive any emergency signal and the system will not activate.

2. No Protection From False Alarms:

Approximately 95% of traditional medical alert signals are false alarms. Most often this happens when the user accidentally pushes the activator and is too far from the speakerphone to hear the operator. False alarms can be embarrassing and costly—as much as $500 in some cities and counties.

3. Long Wait Times:

The average time between a senior’s push of a traditional alert button and an operator’s answer is one minute thirty seconds.

4.No Protection for Lost Users:

Traditional medical alerts do not store the location of their users and cannot assist them if they are lost or wandering.

Contact us today to see how we can help you and your family live safely and securely.

 

 

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Good News for Seniors about Medical Alert Systems

According to the Associated Press:

Gov’t shutters medical-alert scam aimed at seniors

MATTHEW PERRONE | Associated Press

WASHINGTON – Federal and state regulators have shut down a multimillion-dollar scam that they said duped seniors into turning over their credit card information in exchange for purportedly free medical-alert devices.

The business blasted seniors across the U.S. and Canada with robocalls claiming that they were eligible to receive a free alert system purchased by a friend or relative. Once the person agreed to receive the device, they were transferred to an operator who took their billing information and immediately began charging them for the service.

Government officials said Monday that they received more than 66,000 complaints about the scam, which deliberately targeted the elderly.

“You call enough older consumers and you will find someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s,” said the Federal Trade Commission regional director Steven Baker in a press conference. “These people knew they were dealing with people who weren’t all there and they took their money.”

Medical alert systems are designed to help seniors get quick assistance in the event of an emergency. The devices usually consist of a necklace or wristband with an emergency button that contacts a company dispatcher.

The scam was not connected with any actual manufacturers of medical alert devices. The makers of Life Alert had sued the business for using its “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up,” phrase on the robocalls.

Please contact us personally to see how LifeBeacon can help provide independence and security with unsolicited calls.

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Comfort and Security at Home.

It’s common knowledge that the Life Beacon is more effective than a 911 call. 911 operators don’t have a personalized profile available for the user when a call is placed and therefore won’t have a list of the user’s emergency contacts at the ready and they won’t have the user’s instructions for how to access the residence.

The National Institute on Aging estimates around 7 million Americans are long-distance caregivers. Aside from economic factors that often drive people far from their hometowns, shifting demographics in the country could exacerbate the issue.  Over the next four decades, the share of people 65 and older is expected to rapidly expand while the number of people under 20 will roughly hold steady. That means there will be a far smaller share of people between 20 and 64, the age group that most often is faced with caregiving.

LifeBeacon can provide security for you while living independently in your home or while you travel.  We offer:

1.Protection Virtually Everywhere:

The LifeBeacon is actually a tiny cellphone combined with an ultra-accurate GPS location system. Users are completely protected wherever cell service exists. Worn as a watch or a pendant, it’s activated with the simple push of a button.

2.Two-Way Voice for False Alarm Reduction:

As with any emergency device, accidental activations will happen. But with LifeBeacon, users can talk to an operator any time, regardless of their location—preventing false alarms and embarrassing dispatches of emergency personnel.

3.Compatible with Today’s Digital phone lines:

LifeBeacon has its own dedicated cell service and does not depend on your home phone for operation. That means it will work regardless of which primary telephone line/service you use.

4.Reduced Wait Times:

In an emergency, seconds matter. LifeBeacon’s digital interface shaves more than a full minute from the average response times of traditional devices. It’s a difference that might just save a person’s life.

5.Find Your Bearings:

LifeBeacon can locate lost users, orient them to their surroundings, and get them home safely.

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LifeBeacon Medical Alert: When Accidents Happen!

The LifeBeacon can assist you when accidents happen:

According to Nationwide Insurance the leading cause of death and serious injuries among people age 65 and older can be linked to two categories:

  • Personal factors, which include muscle weakness, balance problems, limited vision and certain medications
  • Environmental factors, which include home hazards such as loose rugs, poor lighting (especially on stairs) and a lack of stair railings or grab bars in the bathroom

To stay safe, read these tips and facts:

  • Many falls happen when you lose your balance. Exercising regularly and rising slowly after eating, sitting or lying down can help avoid dizziness and loss of balance.
  • Improper use and handling of medication can create serious safety concerns. Check medication expiration dates on all prescription and over-the-counter medications – and follow all directions.
  • Store medications in their original containers. If you must transfer medications to different containers, mark the new container clearly – and don’t forget to transfer the expiration date.
  • Post National Poison Control Hotline and other emergency numbers next to all phones for quick access. Also store these phone numbers in your mobile phone.
  • Nationally, motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of injury-related deaths in the country. Driver behaviors like speeding, distractions, impairment and wearing seat belts contribute significantly to motor vehicle injuries and fatalities.
  • Consider wearing an alarm device in case you fall and cannot get up on your own.
  • Get an eye exam at least once a year. You may be wearing the wrong glasses or have a condition that limits your vision.

Prevention safety for senior citizens:

Prevent unnecessary falls and improve your safety by making yourself aware of the environmental hazards. Then take action to have them corrected by:

  • Installing secure handrails and bright lights with switches at the top and bottom of stairways.
  • Repairing loose or uneven steps, checking stairs for worn or loose carpeting and installing anti-slip treads.
  • Always wearing shoes with traction and making sure throw rugs are placed over rug liners with non-skid backing so that you avoid falls throughout the house.
  • Installing grab bars for the toilet, bathtub and/or shower, and using non-slip mats or decals on ceramic surfaces both inside and outside the tub.
  • Installing nightlights in areas you frequent at night. Also, consider keeping a flashlight near your bed.
  • Storing frequently-used items on lower shelves in the kitchen to limit the use of stools or step-ladders. If you must use a step stool, use one with a bar to hold onto.
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Be Prepared for Winter–Our Medical Alert stays Charged up to 48 hours.

Winter is just around the corner and with it comes the cold weather and flu season.  Centers for Disease Control (CDC) advise flu shots not only guard against the flu but also offer protection from flu-related complications such as pneumonia. The CDC considers flu season to run from November through April with its peak in February. And while flu shots are available well into flu season, it is best to get vaccinated earlier rather than later so the body can build up immunity to the virus.

Some helpful hints:

Take a Walk:  staying in your home keeps you susceptible to germs but getting out into the fresh air will help you get away from the germs and the exercise will help build your immune system. When going outdoors, remember to dress warmly, wear layered, loose-fitting clothing and mittens. When possible, wear a hat to protect against heat loss since close to half of all body heat is lost through the head.

Sleep:  The average person needs 6-8 hours of sleep per night. If you’re not getting enough sleep, your body is extremely vulnerable to illness. Sleep is very much like fuel that recharges your batteries! You’ve got to do it to keep the machine running.

Wash your hands often:  Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands.

Be Prepared for an Emergency

Winter storms can mean power outages and resultant loss of heat, water and telephone services. Inclement weather can mean difficulty going out for necessary supplies. Be prepared for emergencies:

·         Stock up on food and fresh water.

·         Keep batteries, candles, flashlights, Sterno fuel, extra blankets and a battery-operated radio on hand.

Life Beacon stays charged for up to 48 hours with an extra back-up battery.  One push of the button will get you immediate help in an emergency.

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The First Thanksgiving Celebration

Did You Know…

Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1621 as a shared festival between Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans thrown by Pilgrim leader Governor William Bradford. It was not celebrated the following year due to a poor harvest. It was only observed occasionally throughout the next two centuries. However, it was not made an American tradition until 1863 when Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November to be Thanksgiving.

·         The date of what is typically recognized as the first Thanksgiving is not precisely known though it occurred between September 21 and November 9, 1621. The Plymouth Pilgrims dined with the Wampanoag Indians for the first Thanksgiving.

·         The First Thanksgiving lasted for three days.

·         According to Edward Winslow, a participant in the first Thanksgiving, the feast consisted of corn, barley, fowl including wild turkeys and waterfowl, and venison.

·         52 Pilgrims attended the first Thanksgiving in 1621 including John Alden, William Bradford, Priscilla Mullins, and Miles Standish.

·         Approximately 50 Native Americans attended the first Thanksgiving including Massasoit and Squanto – the Pilgrim’s translator.

·         The first national celebration of Thanksgiving was declared in 1775 by the Continental Congress. This was to celebrate the win at Saratoga during the American Revolution. However, this was not an annual event.

·         In 1863, two national days of Thanksgiving were declared: One celebrated the Union victory at the Battle of Gettysburg. The other began the Thanksgiving holiday we still celebrate today.

·         The author of “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” Sarah Josepha Hale, was key in getting Thanksgiving officially recognized as a national holiday.

·         Each year the President officially declares a day of National Thanksgiving.

·         Since Harry Truman, every president has pardoned a turkey for Thanksgiving.

       We here at ERS wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Medical Alert Pendant Allows Seniors to Maintain Independence

Medical Alert Pendants are the key to Independent Living

According to CNN Money out of Washington, DC, budget cuts are hitting agencies that help seniors avoid nursing homes and remain independently in their home.  Many services have been “trimmed” putting seniors more at risk of losing their ability to live at home, according to a survey of agencies that work with the elderly.

The survey reported that “this level of cuts is truly going to affect the ability of many older adults to remain in the home.”  said Sandy Markwood, CEO of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. 

The Life Beacon Medical Alert Pendant with GPS locating can help remedy this situation in a positive way.  Our device will allow seniors to maintain their independence in their home with just the touch of a button. 

The real LifeBeacon Difference™ is the trust, faith, and confidence to do all those things that you or your loved one still love to do.  It is gardening.  It is fishing, working in a wood-shop, walking the dog, getting the mail, exercising, golf, and visiting family and friends.

It’s common knowledge that the Life Beacon is more effective than a 911 call. 911 operators don’t have a personalized profile available for the user when a call is placed and therefore won’t have a list of the user’s emergency contacts at the ready and they won’t have the user’s instructions for how to access the residence.

The Life Beacon gives seniors the peace of mind, security, and confidence to continue with daily activities and maintain independence in their own home.