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LifeSentry Pendant
Living Independently is the desire of most individuals. However there are times when living alone can mean there is nobody to assist you during an emergency. LifeSentry offers the ability to summon assistance at any time with a simple push of a button.
Facts on Emergencies:
Research supports the common sense notion that getting prompt help makes surviving an emergency more likely. The ability to get help also boosts the odds that a senior will continue to live independently. The longer a person spends helpless, the greater the likelihood he/she will be discharged into supportive care. For elderly people who live alone, becoming incapacitated and unable to get help is a common event, which usually marks the end to their ability to live independently. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Facts on Senior Citizens:
As the oldest baby boomers become senior citizens in 2011, the percentage of people 65 and older is projected to grow faster than any other age group. In fact, 26 states are projected to double to 71 million their 65+ and-older populations between 2000 and 2030.
Facts on 911 Calls:
Over 150 Million emergency calls are made each year in the US.
Facts on Causes of Death:
Nearly 75% of all deaths in the United States are deaths of elderly people. For many decades, heart disease, cancer, and stroke have been the leading causes of death among the elderly, accounting for 70% of all deaths in this age group.
Facts on Falling:
Of the 35 million Americans over 65, about 1 in 3 will fall in a given year. (Center for Disease Control, "CDC")
Seniors are hospitalized for fall-related injuries 5 times more often than they are for injuries from all other causes. Falls are the leading cause of accidental death for seniors. (Center for Disease Control, "CDC")
50% of people who fall require assistance from someone else to get up.
After a fall or other emergency, 90% of people who get help within one hour will continue independent living, but after 12 hours without help only 10% of people will continue to live at home. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Nearly one half of the older adults who incur a serious injury never fully recover and many lose their ability to function independently for the rest of their lives. A good proportion end up in nursing homes, making falls and the injuries that result, one of the most substantial health threats facing older adults. (Yale University School of Medicine)
In 2003, more than 1.8 million seniors age 65 years and older were treated in emergency departments for fall related injuries and more than 421,000 were hospitalized. (Centers for Disease Control).
Facts on Heart Attacks:
1.5 million Heart attacks occur in the United States each year with 500,000 deaths. A heart attack occurs about every 20 seconds with a heart attack death about every minute.
About 50% of deaths occur within one hour of the heart attack –outside a hospital.
There is a only a 6% to 9% early mortality rate from a heart attack for those who survive long enough to reach the hospital. Getting to the hospital quickly is the goal. Deaths from cardiovascular diseases in women exceed the total number of deaths caused by the next 16 causes.
Costs related to heart attack exceed 60 billion dollars per year. Coronary Heart Disease is America's No. 1 killer. Stroke is No. 3 and a leading cause of serious disability.
Strokes:
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the No.1 cause of adult disability. Many strokes are preventable and treatable with prompt medical attention. (National Stroke Association)
Facts on Fire - Who is Most at Risk:
Senior citizens age 70 and over have the greatest risk of fire death. The fire death risk among seniors is more than double the average population.
SAFETY TIPS for Seniors Living at Home
Personal Emergency Response Systems are probably the most important asset to a senior living independently at home. That being said – there are many other things that will add to a better quality of life – and a safer environment for our seniors.
Night Lights: Place a few night lights in any of the rooms or hall ways that the senior would need to get to in the evening hours. The bedroom, hallway and the bathroom. Staircases should also have good lighting.
Rugs: To make your home less of an accident zone remove the small throw rugs you have throughout your house. They are dangerous. However, it is wise to place a rug at your door to reduce the chance of slipping on a wet floor when you enter the house on a rainy day. You need to choose a heavy rug that has a non-slip backing to place at your door.
Grab Bars: Grab bars in the bathroom are another proven safety item. Bathtub: Put skid-proof tape on the bottom of the bathtub
Research supports the common sense notion that getting prompt help makes surviving an emergency more likely. The ability to get help also boosts the odds that a senior will continue to live independently. The longer a person spends helpless, the greater the likelihood he/she will be discharged into supportive care. For elderly people who live alone, becoming incapacitated and unable to get help is a common event, which usually marks the end to their ability to live independently. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Facts on Senior Citizens:
As the oldest baby boomers become senior citizens in 2011, the percentage of people 65 and older is projected to grow faster than any other age group. In fact, 26 states are projected to double to 71 million their 65+ and-older populations between 2000 and 2030.
Facts on 911 Calls:
Over 150 Million emergency calls are made each year in the US.
Facts on Causes of Death:
Nearly 75% of all deaths in the United States are deaths of elderly people. For many decades, heart disease, cancer, and stroke have been the leading causes of death among the elderly, accounting for 70% of all deaths in this age group.
Facts on Falling:
Of the 35 million Americans over 65, about 1 in 3 will fall in a given year. (Center for Disease Control, "CDC")
Seniors are hospitalized for fall-related injuries 5 times more often than they are for injuries from all other causes. Falls are the leading cause of accidental death for seniors. (Center for Disease Control, "CDC")
50% of people who fall require assistance from someone else to get up.
After a fall or other emergency, 90% of people who get help within one hour will continue independent living, but after 12 hours without help only 10% of people will continue to live at home. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Nearly one half of the older adults who incur a serious injury never fully recover and many lose their ability to function independently for the rest of their lives. A good proportion end up in nursing homes, making falls and the injuries that result, one of the most substantial health threats facing older adults. (Yale University School of Medicine)
In 2003, more than 1.8 million seniors age 65 years and older were treated in emergency departments for fall related injuries and more than 421,000 were hospitalized. (Centers for Disease Control).
Facts on Heart Attacks:
1.5 million Heart attacks occur in the United States each year with 500,000 deaths. A heart attack occurs about every 20 seconds with a heart attack death about every minute.
About 50% of deaths occur within one hour of the heart attack –outside a hospital.
There is a only a 6% to 9% early mortality rate from a heart attack for those who survive long enough to reach the hospital. Getting to the hospital quickly is the goal. Deaths from cardiovascular diseases in women exceed the total number of deaths caused by the next 16 causes.
Costs related to heart attack exceed 60 billion dollars per year. Coronary Heart Disease is America's No. 1 killer. Stroke is No. 3 and a leading cause of serious disability.
Strokes:
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the No.1 cause of adult disability. Many strokes are preventable and treatable with prompt medical attention. (National Stroke Association)
Facts on Fire - Who is Most at Risk:
Senior citizens age 70 and over have the greatest risk of fire death. The fire death risk among seniors is more than double the average population.
SAFETY TIPS for Seniors Living at Home
Personal Emergency Response Systems are probably the most important asset to a senior living independently at home. That being said – there are many other things that will add to a better quality of life – and a safer environment for our seniors.
Night Lights: Place a few night lights in any of the rooms or hall ways that the senior would need to get to in the evening hours. The bedroom, hallway and the bathroom. Staircases should also have good lighting.
Rugs: To make your home less of an accident zone remove the small throw rugs you have throughout your house. They are dangerous. However, it is wise to place a rug at your door to reduce the chance of slipping on a wet floor when you enter the house on a rainy day. You need to choose a heavy rug that has a non-slip backing to place at your door.
Grab Bars: Grab bars in the bathroom are another proven safety item. Bathtub: Put skid-proof tape on the bottom of the bathtub
Take the Medical Assessment Quiz to determine if a Personal Emergency Response System is right for you.
Questions
1. Are you alone for several hours of the day or night? 2. In the past 12 months, have you experienced a fall or have you been afraid of falling in your home? 3. In the past 12 months, have you been to the emergency room or hospitalized? 4. Do you suffer from any of these chronic medical conditions (heart disease, stroke, COPD, osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis)? 5. Do you use a walker, cane, wheelchair, stair climber or other devices to assist you in balancing or walking? 6. Do you take several daily medications? 7. Do you have trouble, or need assistance, with any of these daily activities (bathing, dressing, meal preparation, toileting, etc...)? 8. If you had a personal medical pendant service, would it provide you or your loved ones peace of mind when you are alone? 9. Do you think that living independently is an important factor in your quality of life? If you answered yes to 6-9 Your score shows a significant risk for falls and other medical situations that may lead to serious safety concerns. A personal medical pendant is strongly advised. If you answered yes to 3-5 Your score shows indicators that there is a risk for a fall and or other medical situations. A Personal medical pendant would be helpful. If you answered yes to 1-2 Your score indicates that a personal medical pendant may increase, improve and or maintain an independent lifestyle. What would happen if you fell tonight? How would you get up? If you could not get up, how would you get help? A Personal medical pendent is recommended to maintain independence. |
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