“Help! I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up!”

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) November 25, 2011 -- A number of years ago a commercial for an emergency call pendant debuted that featured an elderly woman on the floor saying, “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Although this commercial catch phrase became the topic of pop culture jokes, in reality a serious fall for an elderly person is no laughing matter.

Every year in the United States, one out of three adults aged sixty-five and older suffers a fall each year. In 2009, more than half a million senior citizens had to be hospitalized as the result of fall injuries, with the average hospital stay resulting from a fall costing $17,500. For these victims who have had their own “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” moment, their fall can become a terrifying experience, especially for those who live alone and are too injured to get to a phone. In the face of a serious injury, every second counts. Seniors who live alone and can’t reach their telephone are trapped on the floor until a neighbor or passer-by hears their cries or someone takes notice, whether it’s someone who happens to knock on the door and finds it unusual that the door remains unopened or who thinks it’s odd that the phone remains unanswered. The situation becomes far more dangerous if the victim is rendered unconscious.

Although “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” may have been joked about, it was very effective in drawing attention to a very serious problem. Automated Security Alert is dedicated to equipping senior citizens with the tools to live independently without being isolated. Be sure to check out our line of products that enable independence, especially the FallGaurd Pro. If you or a loved one suffers a fall, having Automated Security Alert in your corner means that, “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” will result in help being sent immediately.

About Automated Security Alert: ASA has been a local provider of personal emergency response and medication dispensers since 1988. With offices in Philadelphia, Cleveland and their main headquarters in Pittsburgh, ASA’s trained operators provide in-home safety throughout the region with medical alert, fall detection and medication management systems. Through use of the array of available products, patients can increase their time at home by an average of six years. For more information on maintaining an independent lifestyle, visit www.automatedsecurityalert.com.

Automated Security Alert Inc.
3500 Main St.,
Munhall, PA 15120
customerservice@automatedsecurityalert.com
Contact No.- 1.800.338.7114

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