MSA Releases Emergency Call Systems for Seniors

LEXINGTON, SC –  August 10, 2009 – Medical Services of America announces emergency call systems for seniors that will connect to emergency room help in case of injury or illness. The ability to reach emergency help when necessary can be lifesaving for senior citizens living alone.

For seniors age 65 and older, at least half of all falls happen at home. As people grow older, the risk of receiving a serious injury from an in-home fall increases. Seniors are particularly susceptible to bone fractures when they fall. According to the Center for Disease Control, at least 95% of all hip fractures are caused by unintentional falls. By utilizing emergency call systems for seniors, their chances of receiving timely medical care are greatly increased.

Medical Services of America provides emergency call systems for seniors that are activated through a push button worn on the wrist or around the neck. The call system works with the currently installed telephone lines and provides an immediate connection to a help center staffed with trained professionals, who will assess the situation and connect the caller to the appropriate help- including emergency personnel. The call system is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing constant access to emergency room transportation and help when needed.

The emergency room call system can also be used as a link to other in-home medical services. The trained staff at the call center knows how to determine the most appropriate form of care needed for the situation and will make a direct connection to the appropriate service provider for home medical equipment, diabetic supplies, home health care, hospice care, home infusion therapy, respiratory services, enteral nutrition and even non-medical home care.

Many times, family members are not available to help family members as they get older. An emergency call system for seniors can provide relief for the entire family.

I live alone, & my only family is hundreds of miles away. I got an emergency call system for because I know there’s someone to help me if I push my button. Dorothy C., Hilton Head Island, SC

For additional information on HELP medical alert services, including an emergency call system for seniors, contact Christy Jeffcoat, Medical Services of America, at 1-(866) MSA-4TLC, by email at [email protected] or online at http://www.helpforyou.com/. If you or a loved one is a senior citizen living independently and wants the safety and security of knowing emergency personnel is available constantly with the push of a button, this emergency call system for seniors provides it. Medical Services of America has locations across the country. They have been serving those with home care needs for over 35 years.