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MyNotifi® wearable fall detection device - 1 PM Central

When:
Wednesday, October 30, 2019, 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM
Where:
Zoom webinar

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Every Minute Counts When Someone Falls

We all know someone who has fallen. It’s only natural to feel a little unsteady stepping into the shower or uneasy walking down several stairs. If you can’t get up after falling, the injury quickly swells, and complications can arise from lack of oxygen, shock, dehydration, anxiety and elevated blood pressure. It is true. Every minute counts.
 
The statistics are sobering. 1 in 4 seniors will fall this year. 50% of seniors over 80 will fall. It just happens as we age. Falling is the leading cause of unintentional-injury deaths for people over the age of 65. Most seniors who live at home do not have a fall detection device. So, it could literally be hours before help arrives. And, we know that once you call 911, it takes on average 19 minutes for the emergency responders to arrive at your home. 19 minutes is a long time, but what if you are unconscious? What if you are disoriented and cannot alert help? We’ve heard countless stories about people who laid for hours in their home while neighbors all around were ready and willing to help, if notified.
 
This webinar will share the story of the MyNotifi® wearable fall detection device (www.mynotifi.com) . We encourage Villagers to bond with neighbors to watch out for each other, and to be prepared in the event of a fall. It’s never too early to start taking preventative action to maintain independence and stay safe in the event of a fall. Who better to be notified when you fall than your family, your close friends and your next-door neighbors. There is a profound sense of security by senior and caregiver alike knowing that seniors will be safe and that family will be notified and can help, especially when every minute counts.

Join us Oct. 30 at 1 PM Central at Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/7744903325