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ELDERLY LIVING FACTS

Facts on Emergencies: 

Research supports the common sense notion that getting prompt help makes surviving an emergency more likely. The ability to get help also boosts the odds that a senior will continue to live without an assisted living program. The longer an elderly living senior citizen spends helpless, the greater the likelihood he/she will be discharged into supportive care. For elderly living alone, becoming incapacitated and unable to get help is a common event, which usually marks the end to their ability to live without an assisted living program. 

Facts on Elderly Living: 

As the oldest baby boomers become senior citizens in 2011, the percentage of people 65 and older is projected to grow faster than any other age group. In fact, 26 states are projected to double their elderly living (65+ and-older) populations between 2000 and 2030.

Facts on 911 Calls: 

Over 150 Million emergency calls are made each year in the US.

Facts on Causes of Death: 

Nearly 75% of all deaths in the United States are deaths of elderly living people. For many decades, heart disease, cancer, and stroke have been the leading causes of death among the elderly living alone, accounting for 70% of all deaths in this age group.

Facts on Falling:  

Of the 35 million Americans over 65, about 1 in 3 will fall in a given year.  The elderly living are hospitalized for fall-related injuries 5 times more often than they are for injuries from all other causes.  Falls are the leading cause of accidental death for the elderly living alone.  50% of people who fall require assistance from someone else to get up.  After a fall or other emergency, 90% of people who get help within one hour will continue to live a life without an assisted living program, but after 12 hours without help only 10% of people will continue to live at home.  Nearly one half of the elderly living citizens who incur a serious injury never fully recover and many lose their ability to function independently and without the aid of an assisted living program for the rest of their lives. A good proportion end up in assisted living homes, making falls and the injuries that result, one of the most substantial health threats facing elderly living adults. 

Facts on Heart Attacks: 

• 1.5 million Heart attacks occur in the United States each year with 500,000 deaths.  A heart attack occurs about every 20 seconds with a heart attack death about every minute.
• About 50% of deaths occur within one hour of the heart attack - outside a hospital or assisted living home.
• There is a only a 6% to 9% early mortality rate from Heart attack for those who survive long enough to reach the hospital.  Getting to the hospital quickly is a necessity.  Deaths from cardiovascular diseases in women exceed the total number of deaths caused by the next 16 causes. 
• Costs related to heart attack exceed 60 billion dollars per year.   Coronary Heart Disease is America's No. 1 killer. Stroke is No. 3 and a leading cause of serious disability.
• Many strokes are preventable and treatable with prompt medical attention. 

Facts on Fire - Who is Most at Risk:

Seniors age 70 and over have the greatest risk of fire death.   The fire death risk among elderly living is more than double the average population.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does Guardian Alert 911work? 

It is very simple. You just push the blue button on the wearable pendant and you can speak directly to a 911 operator from anywhere in or around the home. You do not need to use your regular telephone.

Does Guardian Alert 911 use Cellular Service? 

No! The Guardian Alert 911 uses your home phone line.

Do you have to be near a base station for 911 to hear you? 

No! Because the Guardian Alert 911 is the world's smallest cordless speakerphone, you can speak directly to an operator instantly from anywhere in or around the home. This is the only product that allows you to speak from ANYWHERE in your home, not just within 50 feet of a speakerphone. The pendant range is up to 600 feet in a free-space environment! It will cover large homes and even a short distance outside your home.

Are there any monthly charges or contracts?

Absolutely Not! There are no monthly charges, no monitoring fees, no contracts, ever. You purchase the Guardian Alert 911 and it is yours to keep and use forever.  

What happens if I am unable to speak? 

If you are unable to speak, the Guardian Alert 911 can still give the 911 operator your location by utilizing the caller ID function. Because of this "enhanced 911" system, you can feel even safer that your location is known even before you speak.

How do I install Guardian Alert 911? 

Just plug it into your existing phone jack.

Is Guardian Alert 911 legal to use? 

Yes! The Guardian Alert 911 is completely legal to use in all 50 states and Canada.  

Does Guardian Alert 911 use a battery? 

Yes, the Guardian Alert 911 uses an AAA alkaline battery, which is included. The battery life is one-year and it can be tested at any time with the test button on the unit.

How can I deal with power outages? 

You can purchase our optional Battery Back-up unit (#30912) which will provide over 24 hours of back-up protection.  It simply plugs between the wall and the base unit.

Is Guardian Alert 911 water resistant?

Yes, the Guardian Alert 911 can be used in the shower although we don't recommend it as a normal practice.

What is the warranty on Guardian Alert 911?

One Year Limited Warranty