Go More, Worry Less With New Medical Alert Solution

A new mobile medical alert service has emerged among the solutions that provide peace of mind to seniors and their loved ones when they are at home or on the go. Philips Lifeline GoSafe, now available at the CVMC Health First Center, features the power of up to six location technologies, giving seniors the assurance to get up and go while being protected by the 24/7, U.S.- based emergency call response center which protects more seniors than any other medical alert service.

“Today’s seniors are active with almost 90 percent reporting that they leave home by themselves more than three times a week,” says Carol Robinson, CVMC Lifeline Coordinator. “GoSafe was designed to help provide peace of mind to seniors so that they may feel confident while staying active and going where they want and need to be — from walking the dog and exercising, to fishing, taking a trip to the mall or visiting family and friends.”

GoSafe provides peace of mind to seniors and their loved ones so that can feel confident while staying active.

Philips is the only mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS) to utilize this “hybrid” locating approach, which allows response center associates to locate seniors in need of assistance even in areas where GPS may not be available, such as indoors or in a parking garage.

GoSafe’s built-in AutoAlert fall detection technology can automatically call for help if it detects a fall, providing protection even if the senior is unable to call on his or her own. Whether the wearer experiences a fall, a health emergency, or even a minor assistance need such as being locked outside of their house, GoSafe enables help to arrive quickly when and where it is needed.

The GoSafe system utilizes an in-home communicator to optimize in-home performance, and the GoSafe pendant can be charged while worn, providing continuous protection for the wearer. Joining Lifeline with AutoAlert and the Philips Lifeline response app, GoSafe is the latest in Philips Lifeline’s suite of solutions designed to empower seniors to age safely and independently while providing their families with peace of mind. For more information about GoSafe, please contact Carol Robinson, CVMC Lifeline Coordinator at the Health First Center, located on the first floor of Valley Hills Mall in Hickory. Robinson can be reached by telephone (828-485-2696) or by email cbrobinson@catawbavalleymc.org).