Helping Seniors Stay Safe (NAPSA)—When it comes to giving seniors gifts, a number of people have put safety first. For example, a wireless phone that lets people link to a global satellite positioning system has become a popular present to give older parents. One wireless phoneties into a nationwide global positioning satellite system so that callers can get emergencyhelp.It is acti- vated by pressing one easy-toread, red call button. That may be because whenaccidents occur, timing becomes criti- cal. Doctors say 85 percent more accident victims could be saved if they could be reached during the “golden hour”—the first 60 minutes after an accident happens. The phone, called the Magnavox MobilePal, can help people in trouble get help during the golden hour—even if they don’t know or can’t say where theyare. To get help, seniors need only press a large, red call button (instead of a dial pad, which can sometimes be difficult for older people to see and use). The button connects callers to a personal assistance link, where a professional-assistant activates the phone’s GPS feature. The GPS feature pinpoints the caller’s location within 30 feet. The assistant can then notify the closest emergency service and direct them to the caller’s location. The phone, which is the first of its kind, (currently, 911 operators can not locate callers on regularcell phones) also has a built-in 95 decibel siren and runs on alkaline batteries that never need recharging— that means it’s more likely to be useable whenit is needed the most. For more information visit www.remotemdx.com or call 1-800584-4176.
