Thursday, July 5, 2007

Personal Emergency Response System Installed!


With the help of the Chicago Department on Aging, my parents have an additional layer of protection, in case of an emergency. My Dad now wears a bracelet with a button that electronically connects him to an emergency monitoring/communication network.

Here are the steps the manual explains:

1. You press the help button on your bracelet or pendent.
2. The communicator (box) calls the response center.
3. The response center will answer the call. If they cannot clearly communicate with you, they will send help.
4. The response center will access the situation.
5. Lifeline™ will send help, if required. They will also contact your personal emergency contacts.

6. Lifeline™ will remain on the line with you until help arrives.
7. Once help is provided, they will contact “People to Notify.”

The national average monthly cost for this service is $35.

I am grateful we have this additional layer of protection.

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