| Lifeline
Services Help You Live Independently at Home
“Your home is where you are most comfortable, surrounded by everything that’s familiar. But, for seniors, it is estimated that more than half of all falls that result in injury happen at home,” states Lifeline Coordinator for St. Mary’s and Clearwater Valley Hospital and Clinics, Lana Lentz. 
Phillips Lifeline is a service that’s offered to help you maintain your independence and also to give your family peace of mind. It is available in all the areas that SMH and CVHC cover including Orofino, Cottonwood, Kamiah, Craigmont, Nezperce, Pierce, Weippe, Kooskia, Stites, Grangeville, etc. “Families that use this service appreciate knowing that if their loved one were to experience a fall while alone, help is available at the touch of a button. Lifeline provides quick access to help, 24 hours a day,” says Lentz. The Lifeline Personal Help Button connects you to a trained Personal Response Associate who will assess your situation. The Personal Response Associate will then determine whether you require a visit from a neighbor, family member or emergency services. “If you need emergency services, they can dispatch assistance and retrieve relevant medical information from your profile all while you are on the line,” says Lentz. Lentz remarks that “this service is highly trusted by doctors, hospitals and professional caregivers.” During an emergency, every second counts. Delayed medical care can jeopardize your recovery. “Many elderly people feel very strongly about remaining in their own home. With Lifeline, help is at the push of a button if a fall does occur. This makes it much more realistic for these patients to stay in their homes.” The Lifeline service is quick and easy to install with the help of Lana. “First you would pick a Personal Help Button (you can choose between one worn around the neck or wrist), then you would choose either the CarePartner Basic Unit, which works with your existing telephone, or the CarePartner Telephone, which is an elder-friendly 2-in-1 unit that’s a phone and a two-way communicator with enhanced features, including high volume control and the ability to record mediation and appointment reminders. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this service, please contact Lana Lentz at 208-476-4555 ext. 8156. |
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