PRLog (Press Release) -
Jul 27, 2010 -
As hundreds of thousands of baby-boomers reach the ranks of retirement, nursing homes are expected to balloon with patients. With the inflow of elderly, a shortage in nursing home occupancy is inevitable.
The United States has about 7,100 doctors certified to treat geriatric patients, meaning roughly one doctor for every 2,500 older Americans, according to the American Medical Association.
Thus it is not surprising that alternatives to nursing homes are on the rise. More older Americans are opting to be cared for in their homes. In home care
http://www.lifefone.com/testimonials.html is a lot easier on the wallet and experts agree that in many instances, home care is more effective than institutionalization.
To ease both the caretaker and elderly individual's mind when choosing to live at home, medical alert systems are a cheap and effective way to ensure early intervention if needed, 24 hours a day.
LifeFone's personal response service
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As baby boomers continue to age and more decisions arise as to where they would like to spend their elder years, more opportunities, like medical alert systems http://www.lifefone.com/
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Since 1976 LifeFone has been providing caring service, security, and peace of mind to seniors, their families and caregivers throughout the United States and Canada. Trusted for over 30 years, LifeFone's professional Emergency Care Specialists are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year reducing concerns about personal safety and helping to ensure early intervention, allowing seniors to remain independent in their own homes.
