Issue 10.10

A Rescue Alert of Dixie customer recently said that, “Rescue Alert of Dixie makes it possible for me and my family to live our own lives and yet still provides us with 24 hour protection and peace of mind.”

Rescue Alert of Dixie is the most comprehensive and advanced Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) available today.  This user friendly Two-Way Voice Communication System provides a human contact to offer you the comfort and reassurance that help is on the way!

From the files of Rescue Alert – On November 12th at 12:45 a.m. the Rescue Alert Response Center received a signal from a Subscriber.  Upon receiving the signal, the Response Center Attendant tried to contact the Subscriber over her two-way voice system, but could not make contact.  Following Rescue Alert protocol, the Attendant then tried to contact the Subscriber over her telephone; no answer.  EMS was then dispatched to the home, as they were the Subscriber’s first responder.  During this time, the Response Center received a second signal from the Subscriber’s Personal Help Button, but again could not make contact with her.

In this instance the Rescue Alert Subscriber – an 81-year-old female, had gone out into a rainstorm to get her mail and fell into a ditch.  The ditch was filling quickly with water and she was unable to get herself out.  EMS arrived in time to save her life.  The responding police officer told Rescue Alert that a few more minutes and she would have drowned.

Trust Rescue Alert, we have been providing individual security since 1986.

Everyday Rescue Alert responds to hundreds of calls, saving lives, reassuring comfort, and offering peace of mind for the individual and their families.

Because Rescue Alert is trusted by leading healthcare facilities, you can rest assured that you are receiving the most reliable systems available.

Rescue Alert of Dixie grants independence to people who are at risk for injuries and accidents that happen at home.  They also grant family members and friends a greater sense of freedom; knowing that they’ll be contacted immediately if an incident occurs, and that takes the stress off of caregivers and loved ones.  Rescue Alert gives everyone involved a great sense of relief.

You need the independence to live like you are used to–Rescue Alert of Dixie is simply peace of mind for you and those who care about you most–24 hours a day, every day. Call (435) 986-1735 to receive a free consultation and give you and your loved ones the peace of mind they deserve.

Issue 49.09

“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!”  Remember that line from the classic late 80’s commercial?  It was for a company called LifeCall, which sold a pendant that would automatically get in touch with a dispatch service to help senior citizens through an emergency at home.

But let’s face it, we probably weren’t thinking about actually using a device like that—even though most people can’t forget the line.  But as time goes by, so does our acceptance that there is a need for what is called a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)—an electronic device that lets you summon help in an emergency.

Not all personal emergency response systems on the market are the same.  What makes Rescue Alert of Dixie better?  Simply put, the answer to that question is reliability, features, and price.

Rescue Alert has specialized in personal medical alert systems for over 20 years, making us one of the pioneers of the industry.  These extensive years of experience, engineering, and research have brought about the high level of reliability needed in medical alarm systems.  

An Example of Rescue Alert of Dixie’s protocols

On September 10^th at 2:02 P.M., the Response Center received a “panic” signal from a subscriber in Salt Lake City, UT.  The Attendant answered the alarm signal but receiving no reply, proceeded to call the subscriber at home; when the subscriber was unable to answer the telephone, the attendant assumed the worst and began contacting the subscriber’s responders.

Responder one and two were not home, but Responder three - a daughter - agreed to go over immediately and check on the subscriber, with instructions from the attendant to notify the Response Center at arrival.

At 2:16 P.M., the Response Center received a second “panic” signal from the subscriber’s home.  At this time, the attendant was able to make contact with the daughter, who requested an ambulance be called immediately.  The daughter relayed that when she arrived her mother was on the floor and she was bleeding badly from a cut on her head.

The EMD certified attendant dispatched EMS, and stayed on the line with the daughter to give pre-arrival instructions.  When the EMS arrived, they determined the subscriber was suffering from a concussion and would need stitches - she was transported to St. Mark’s Hospital.

Researching personal emergency response systems can be an overwhelming task.  You and your loved ones cannot afford to settle for anything but the best, especially when it comes to your peace of mind and safety.  So call Rescue Alert of Dixie today for a free consultation (435) 986-1735.

Issue 37.09

On September 3rd Alice was in her home and decided to change the light bulb.  As she reached up and started changing the bulb, she lost her balance and fell to the floor.  It was just a little fall, but that fall has made all the difference in the world.

Nationally, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among people age 65 and older and account for 87 percent of all fractures in that age group.  In 2002, 12,800 people across the country died as a result of falls and 1.6 million seniors were treated in U.S. emergency rooms, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA).

While Alice’s fall was not fatal, the effects of her injury are causing dramatic lifestyle changes.  “Mentally, it has been hard on her, not to mention physically difficult trying to recover from the fall.” said her daughter.

“The growth of the aging population, the desire of mature adults to remain independent and the rising costs of health care and long-term care make finding ways to prevent and reduce falls of paramount importance,” said James Firman, President & CEO of NCOA. 

As a result of this fall Alice has required more dependence on others as she recovers.  So what do seniors do to remain independent and safe?

Fortunately, there are things that you can do to prevent falls.  Many of these include:

1. Remove all loose wires, cords and throw rugs.

2. Keep floors free of clutter.

3. Keep furniture in its accustomed place.

4. Install grab bars on the bathroom walls beside the tub, shower and toilet.

5. Use non-skid mats or rugs on the floor near the stove and sink.

6. Keep a flashlight with fresh batteries beside your bed.

Another way to remain independent and get help immediately in the event of a fall is with a personal emergency response system.

This is where Rescue Alert of Dixie makes it possible for people to remain in the comfort of their own homes and have the knowledge and peace of mind that help is just minutes away 24 hours a day.

A study of personal emergency response systems has shown that the leading reasons for using the emergency response system were falls and chest pains.  Families felt less burdened, and the seniors were not socially isolated and had improved feelings of security and control of their environment and reduced helplessness.

We are happy to say that Alice is now a subscriber here at Rescue Alert of Dixie and is very faithful about wearing her help button.

Many people are afraid that they will press their help button on accident and that an ambulance will be sent to their house.  There is no need to worry about this because the signal sent by your medical alarm is received by the Rescue Alert Response Center.  When you press your help button, whether by accident or on purpose, you will be promptly contacted by a friendly Rescue Alert attendant who will ask if you need help.  Inadvertently pressing your button is ok, and more than that, it is an excellent test of the system.  Call Rescue Alert of Dixie today for a free consultation (435) 986-1735.

Issue 27.09

I just wanted to send you a quick note of extreme satisfaction with your service.  My mother has been using your unit for almost 8 months now.  In that time, she must have needed to call for help 8 or 10 times.  Without the Rescue Alert, she would’ve been without help for days any number of times. 

She was very impressed with the microphone sensitivity, as well as the ability to hear the speaker from anywhere in her apartment, even outside, when she locked herself out once!  She simply pushed her button, talked to the attendant through her locked door, and the service called the fire department, who came and let my mother in, using the key in her lockbox. 

Once she fell and broke her hip, and used her button.  Paramedics came and took her to the hospital, and, following a couple of weeks of Rehab, she is now back on her feet and doing well.

In short, I could not be more pleased that I have Rescue Alert for my mother.  It definitely made me feel much better with her having the system, since I live many states away.

Thanks again, not only for a great product, but for wonderful folks who attentively take care of your users, by way of the system.  And the very reasonable price was only icing on the cake!

Sincerely, Doug H.

We receive many letters just like the one above.  Rescue Alert of Dixie provides affordable peace of mind and security to folks in the comfort of their own home. 

A study by the National Center for Health Services Research found that those elderly persons using personal emergency response systems: (1) required one day in a nursing home for every 13 needed by those not employing the system (2) experienced a much lower rate of emergencies-roughly one-half that of those not using the system and (3) felt much more comfortable living alone and more confident about continuing to live independently.

For the one-third of the population, each dollar spent for the use of an emergency response system produced a net savings of $7.19 in total long-term care costs, because of reduced use of institutionalization and community care.

It has been estimated that 40% of all nursing home admissions could be avoided if proper services were available in the home and community.  For the psychological and financial gains this could bring if it were accomplished, I believe we need to put a high priority on the use of personal emergency response systems.

If you live alone you should have a personal emergency response system.  Call Rescue Alert of Dixie today (435) 986-1735 to find out how easy and affordable it is to have this service in your home.