Some systems provide additional services, including medication reminders. A senior who might be forgetful about taking his pills is helped with a friendly phone call or a pre-timed beeper alert. Debra Okins, director of Interim In-Touch in Ft. There are now more than 30 such systems on the market serving half a million adults nationally, according to the AARP, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons. The Lifeline Response Center staff receives training in gerontology, stress management, and call handling, and they are recertified annually.
Staff is also multilingual.
System functions even if phone is off the hook or someone else is on the line in the home. SOS is a mobile emergency response system that operates on the existing national cellular network. The phone features a hearing aid-compatible speaker and simulated dial tone. Services include 24-hour personalized operator service, local and nationwide roadside services, and free 911 calls. ResponseLink is a two-way medical alert system that summons help for falls or illness, protection against intruders, medication management, and smoke detection.