The Noyes Auxiliary recently made a donation of $12,000 to the EARS Lifeline program to purchase 40 new Lifeline units. This was in response to Lifeline’s need to replace retired or non-functioning units that are more than 10 years old.
These 40 new Lifeline units will serve hundreds of older adults and those with chronic medical problems in the years ahead. The Lifeline staff is grateful for this donation that helps ensure there is never a waiting list for people in need and the program has up-to-date equipment with the newest technology available. The Philips Lifeline units used by the EARS Lifeline Program are the only FDA approved medical alert equipment available today.
The EARS Lifeline Program is celebrating its 30 year anniversary providing medical alert services throughout the hospital’s service area. The program started with five Lifeline units for older adults living in Livingston County in October 1982 and was funded by the Livingston County Office for Aging. The program has grown to now 750 subscribers, of all ages, living at home who are at risk of falls or medical problems and now serves five counties.
The program director, Patty Piper, has been with the program since 1986 and states, "This program helps keep people safe in their home ... and helps them age in place." Over the past 30 years, over 7,650 subscribers have been served and Lifeline monitors have sent help for over 8,000 emergencies. The primary need for help continues to be falls, though other needs include medical problems, mobility issues, and safety/security concerns.
Tara Coffey, the Lifeline Program Coordinator, states, "If we did not have a Lifeline Program these past 30 years, you need to wonder what would have happened to all these people…when they needed help." Lifeline will not prevent someone from falling or getting sick, but it ensures someone will get help quickly so they will not suffer needlessly and have the best chance of a full recovery
For more information on the EARS Lifeline Program, the Lifeline Staff can be reached at 585-335-4359 or lifeline@noyes-hospital.org.
The Noyes Auxiliary recently made a donation of $12,000 to the EARS Lifeline program to purchase 40 new Lifeline units. This was in response to Lifeline’s need to replace retired or non-functioning units that are more than 10 years old.
These 40 new Lifeline units will serve hundreds of older adults and those with chronic medical problems in the years ahead. The Lifeline staff is grateful for this donation that helps ensure there is never a waiting list for people in need and the program has up-to-date equipment with the newest technology available. The Philips Lifeline units used by the EARS Lifeline Program are the only FDA approved medical alert equipment available today.
The EARS Lifeline Program is celebrating its 30 year anniversary providing medical alert services throughout the hospital’s service area. The program started with five Lifeline units for older adults living in Livingston County in October 1982 and was funded by the Livingston County Office for Aging. The program has grown to now 750 subscribers, of all ages, living at home who are at risk of falls or medical problems and now serves five counties.
The program director, Patty Piper, has been with the program since 1986 and states, "This program helps keep people safe in their home ... and helps them age in place." Over the past 30 years, over 7,650 subscribers have been served and Lifeline monitors have sent help for over 8,000 emergencies. The primary need for help continues to be falls, though other needs include medical problems, mobility issues, and safety/security concerns.
Tara Coffey, the Lifeline Program Coordinator, states, "If we did not have a Lifeline Program these past 30 years, you need to wonder what would have happened to all these people…when they needed help." Lifeline will not prevent someone from falling or getting sick, but it ensures someone will get help quickly so they will not suffer needlessly and have the best chance of a full recovery
For more information on the EARS Lifeline Program, the Lifeline Staff can be reached at 585-335-4359 or lifeline@noyes-hospital.org.
