New Milford VNA now Administering Lifeline

Lifeline is an easy to use medical alert service designed to reduce the risk of living alone. In the event of a fall or emergency, help is available at the push of a button. The Lifeline Personal Help Button connects you to a trained Personal Response Associate who can send help quickly – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Associates can determine whether you require a visit from a neighbor or a family member and can contact them for you.

For senior citizens, it is estimated that more than half of all falls that result in injury happen at home. Lifeline provides quick access to help 24 hours a day. If a person is in need of emergency services, Lifeline can dispatch assistance, retrieve relevant medical information, and even let emergency personnel know if the patient has a pet, all while they are on the line. It can give greater peace of mind not only to seniors, but to their family members and neighbors. In an emergency, delayed medical care can jeopardize your recovery. If you are alone, you never know how long it will be before someone realizes you need help. Having access to help at the push of a button can reduce these risks. So, don’t wait for a fall or medical emergency.

Lifeline can give you greater peace of mind and a sense of confidence to help maintain independent living. There is no equipment to buy and no long-term contract to sign.

Our Lifeline Coordinator, Claudette Sesera, is in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and can provide you and your family and friends with information which can help people live much more safely and independently at home. For more information and brochures, call Claudette, (860) 354-2216, Ext. 107.