How do we access 24/7/365 support?

Philips Lifeline with AutoAlert with Fall Detection give your parent access to support 24/7/365, whether they’re having a medical emergency, need help after a fall, or are feeling lonely or disoriented. This “virtual companion” gives you and your parent the confidence to continue living how and where s/he wants to. Learn more about aging at home.

Rapid Response

Admissions to the hospital and subsequent moves into long-term care are strongly associated with lying on the floor or ground for a long time after a fall.On average, with Lifeline with AutoAlert with Fall Detection, it takes approximately 60 seconds for a Trained Care Specialist to answer a call after a button is pressed or a fall is detected.

Lower Emergency Medical Costs

GoSafe 2 and HomeSafe with AutoAlert can reduce the cost of caregiving with rapid response to falls and other medical emergencies which can help reduce expensive ER visits (average cost: $1,233[10]) and ambulance rides (average cost: $429/[11]), as well as avoiding high deductibles.

Our medical emergency alert systems range from $539 to $659 per year. Check with your CPA about medical expenses – some systems that maintain medical information may be deductible. Learn more about how to reduce the cost of caring for an aging parent.

[10] Caldwell, N., Srebotnjak, T., Wang, T. et al. “’How Much Will I Get Charged for This? ’ Patient Charges for Top Ten Diagnoses in the Emergency Department.” PLOS ONE.

[11] https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-13-6.pdf

Fewer Hospital or Skilled Nursing Admissions

GoSafe 2 and HomeSafe with AutoAlert can help reduce the cost of caregiving with rapid response to falls and other medical emergencies which can help keep your parent from requiring admission to a hospital (average cost for a fall-related admission: $30,000[12]) or nursing home (median cost of private room: $92,378/year).[13]

Our medical emergency alert systems range from $539 to $659 per year. Check with your CPA about medical expenses – some systems that maintain medical information may be deductible. Learn more about how to reduce the cost of caring for an aging parent.

[12] Burns EB, Stevens JA, Lee RL. The direct costs of fatal and non-fatal falls among older adults—United States. J Safety Res 2016:58.

[13] https://www.genworth.com/about-us/industry-expertise/cost-of-care.html

Less Need for In-Home Services

GoSafe 2 and HomeSafe with AutoAlert provide better monitoring and response, which can lower your parent’s need for in-home services like a home health aide (median cost: $46,332) or homemaker service provider (median cost:$45,760).[14]

Our medical emergency alert systems range from $539 to $659 per year. Check with your CPA about medical expenses – some systems that maintain medical information may be deductible. Learn more about how to reduce the cost of caring for an aging parent.

[14] https://www.genworth.com/about-us/industry-expertise/cost-of-care.html

How can this help me monitor my parents when I’m not there?

Better remote monitoring of your parent’s health and well-being reduces your need to take time off from your job or from other family obligations. Lifeline with AutoAlert with Fall Detection detects more than 95 percent of many types of falls* and reduces false alarms to only one every two months. That means fewer unnecessary trips for you to check on Mom or Dad or respond to erroneous calls for help. Many of these devices also provide information to the care team, saving you time during doctor visits. Learn more about balancing caregiving and work.

*Based on the number of undetected falls that have been reported to Lifeline by U.S. AutoAlert subscribers for the period from January 2012 through July 2012. Undetectable falls can include a gradual slide from a seated position – such as from a wheelchair, which may not register as a fall.

How can I reduce the toll of caregiving?

Lifeline with AutoAlert and other Lifeline solutions ease the physical and emotional toll of caregiving. When you’re confident your parent is healthy and safe, and when you’re not stressed out over having a too-long to-do list, your relationship with every family member improves. TV and radio host Leeza Gibbons, who cares remotely for her dad, explains: “I don’t nag so much now knowing that Philips Lifeline has us covered! Seriously, I had become so concerned about dad’s well-being that much of our conversation was ‘what to do about that’. Once he had the Lifeline, I was secure in knowing that he could go about his busy life without worry.” Learn more about using technology to stay connected with your parents.