Victoria Lifeline offers a return to independence, security, reassurance, access to help and peace of mind for our clients and their families / healthcare providers. We provide:
Personal response from caring monitors, a real person who can listen and help determine who to call next in response to the concern, be it a healthcare emergency, a question about medications or a request that a family member attend.
Access to help between scheduled visits or phone check-in by family or healthcare providers
Relief for the anxiety that can accompany being home alone, knowing that help and a caring voice is only a button-press away
Reminders that can be recorded into the Lifeline telephone to increase compliance with the home care-plan. Up to 6 daily, weekly or dated reminders can be programmed for anything from medications to appointments to exercises.
Peace of mind for family and / or professional caregivers that they can be alerted if and when help is required
Assurance for family and / or professional caregivers that if while providing care they require assistance, they too can press the help button and stay with their family member / client without having to go over to a telephone to call for help.
Do you have limited physical mobility?
Are you afraid of falling or being unable to help yourself in an emergency?
If you answered yes to either of these questions, Victoria Lifeline can help. Lifeline gives you the confidence and freedom to live on your own knowing that help is available at the push of a button, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The following questionnaire can help you assess if you should consider a personal medical alarm for yourself or a loved one. (Please note, this self-assessment is useful in identifying the need for a medical alarm, but every situation is unique, so if you have any particular concern, contact a trusted health professional.)
1. Are you alone for several hours during the day and/or night?
2 pts
2. In the past year, have you fallen, been anxious about falling or otherwise been at risk of falling
in your home?
3 pts
3. Have you been hospitalized or been to the emergency room, in the past year?
2 pts
4. Do you have at least one of these chronic ailments: heart disease, stroke, COPD, osteoporosis,
diabetes, or arthritis?
2 pts
5. Do you use a cane, walker, wheelchair, stair climber or other assistive device to help with balance
or walking?
3 pts
6. Are you required to take several daily medications?
3 pts
7. Do you require assistance with at least one daily activity? (eg. Bathing, toileting, dressing,
meal prep, etc.)
3 pts
8. Would a medical alarm provide peace of mind for your loved ones?
1 pt
9. Is it important to you to continue living independently?
1 pt
Total Points:
Add up the total points for each question to which you answered “yes”. Your total points indicate the level of need for a medical alarm.
From 15 to 20 – Urgent
A medical alarm is likely to be highly recommended by hospital, doctors, nurses and professional caregivers.
From 8 to 14 – Elevated
A medical alarm is likely to be highly recommended by hospitals, doctors, nurses and professional caregivers.
From 4 to 7 – Moderate
Hospitals, doctors, nurses and professional caregivers might well advise that you consider a medical alarm.
From 0 to 3 – Limited Need
A medical alarm might not be required immediately, but the need should be re-evaluated as time goes on.
