Lifeline Can Help Save Lives
Since 1984, St. Rose Dominican Hospitals has supported Lifeline, a program that provides the elderly and/or frail instant access to an operator through a pendant alarm system.
When a client pushes their personal help button, a signal is transmitted to a Lifeline Response Center monitor. The monitor receives notification from the subscriber through a speakerphone held within the Lifeline communicator unit. These monitors are trained in gerontology to effectively assess the client’s call and send assistance when necessary.
The Lifeline (PERS) unit allows individuals to remain in their homes, perform the normal activities of daily living and avoid losing their independence. The small, waterproof button can be worn around the neck or on the wrist and also provides coverage within close physical range outside the home. The system gives peace of mind to both the subscriber and their family. The quick response time minimizes the risk of further injuries that can occur when people do not receive immediate assistance after a fall or major incident.
Although Lifeline’s normal focus is on the frail and elderly, the service may be utilized by all ages, including latchkey children and pregnant women confined to their homes during a difficult pregnancy. Subscribers provide the names and telephone numbers of those selected to respond in the event of an emergency. Typically, responders are chosen according to their every day availability and close proximity. The Lifeline service is provided for a monthly fee.
For more information on the Lifeline program, please call 702.616.4860.
(Updated 5/15/08).
