Living on your own does not mean you have to ‘go it alone’ in an emergency. Help can be a touch of a button away.

Many New Zealanders cherish their independence and choose to live in their own home regardless of age, disability or state of health. So it helps to know that in an emergency, expert help will be available fast. That’s where a St John Lifelink™ medical alarm comes in; for many Kiwis and their loved ones it’s the extra reassurance they rightly need.

FACTS ON FALLS IN NEW ZEALAND

• Falls were the second most common reason for phoning 111 for an ambulance in 2008.
• If you’re over 65, you have a 1 in 3 chance of falling this year. This becomes a 1 in 2 chance if you’re over 80.
• Falls are the leading cause (75%) of injury-related hospital admissions for New Zealanders aged 65 and over.

ST JOHN LIFELINK™ MEDICAL ALARM
A slip, trip or a fall can easily happen around the home, even amongst the fittest and most agile. But in older adults, falls can be especially dangerous and traumatic.

Should you suffer a fall, an accident or medical emergency, you can call for help with a St John LifelinkTM medical alarm even if you can’t reach for a phone.Simply pressing the button on your wristband or pendant sends a signal directly to St John that you’re in trouble and need their help.

FEATURES OF THE ST JOHN LIFELINK™ MEDICAL ALARM

• Will work anywhere in your house or garden
• Base unit connects to a standard telephone jack point
• Two-way voice through the base unit loudspeaker for hands-free communication with St John
• Has a daily automatic self-testing function and battery backup for added safety
• Easy to use, lightweight, water resistant and can be worn in the shower
• Is the only medical alarm connected directly to St John.

FUNDING MAY BE AVAILABLE
Many New Zealanders qualify for funding for a medical alarm through Work and Income. St John is a Work and Income approved supplier of monitored medical alarms and can help you through the application process.







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