Holzer Lifeline
Since July, 1983, the Holzer Medical Center LIFELINE program has served nearly 1500 subscribers in Gallia, Jackson, Vinton, Meigs and Mason Counties, and currently has
425 subscribers, according to Dawn Halstead, the Hospital's Director of Volunteer Services, who also manages the LIFELINE program.
"LIFELINE is a unique personal emergency response system that provides people of all ages with around-the-clock access to emergency assistance, simply at the press of a button. For people with health limitations, physical challenges and personal security concerns, Lifeline offers the security of 24-hour monitoring in the comfort of their own home," Halstead said.
LIFELINE connects individuals to the support of neighbors, friends, family and emergency services in the community. By pushing a button worn around the neck or wrist, subscribers have rapid and direct access to a trained Lifeline staff member 24 hours a day.
"Not only is LIFELINE the industry's leader, but the pioneer of Personal Response Service. Our mission, which began 19 years ago with the initial gifts to establish the program provided by the late Emerson E. Evans and C. H. "Casey" McKenzie, has remained unchanged…to help older adults remain in their homes, independently, with security and peace of mind," Halstead commented.
"In recent years, we have seen consistent growth in the demand for services which assist older individuals, as well as their families and caregivers. The ability to live at home and maintain independence has a significant positive emotional impact for both the elderly and their family members," she continued.
Comment cards from subscribers who have shared their thoughts, include, "My LIFELINE service means peace of mind". "My LIFELINE is like a warm blanket, it's there when I need it". "To me LIFELINE means security, without it I would feel very insecure". "I think it's great so I can stay and live at home". "I know all I have to do is push my button and help will be here".
Is it Time for a Medical Alarm?
A Medical Alarm gives seniors and those with chronic medical conditions the security and confidence to continue to live independently at the one place they feel the most comfortable - in their own home.
Download Our Checklist from Lifeline
Download our Medical Alarm Checklist to see if it's time for you or your loved one to consider a medical alarm. Print this PDF file (1.7MB) and consider these 9 simple questions. Total the points to indicate the level of need for a medical alarm system.
- Are you alone for several house during the day and/or night?
- In the past year, have you fallen, been anxious about falling or otherwise been at risk for falling in your home?
- Have you been hospitalized or been to the emergency room in the past year?
- Do you have at least one of these chronic ailments: heart disease, stroke, COPD, osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis?
- Do you use a cane, walker, wheelchair, stair climber or other assistive device to help with balance or walking?
- Are you required to take several daily medications?
- Do you require assistance with at least one of the follow activities: bathing, toileting, dressing, meal preparation, etc.?
- Would a medical alarm provide peace of mind for your loved ones?
- Is it important to you to continue to live independently?
Download the checklist to score your answers to help determine your need for a medical alarm.
For more information on the LIFELINE program, contact the LIFELINE office.
Dawn Halstead
Program Manager
(740) 446-5056
e-mail: dhalstd@holzer.org
Alice Gilbert
Lifeline Assistant
(740) 446-5868
e-mail: agilbert@holzer.org
Learn more at the Lifeline Website
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