While many elders could benefit from Lifeline personal emergency response services, some have worried that the traditional help button would remind people of their aging, and draw attention to their increasing vulnerability. Now a new Lifeline button and watch combination eliminates the stigma of wearing an emergency button.

Fairview Lifeline now offers the discrete Philips Lifeline Tempo™ Watch; an easy-to-read Timex® watch with the Lifeline button built in. The button is easy to press but not so easy that it is set off by accident. The watch can be worn in the bath or shower with no worries as it is waterproof to 98 feet. Elders like that they have the Lifeline service, an easy-to-read Timex® watch and no one knows they are wearing a personal help button.

“I didn’t want to have that chain hanging around my neck for the rest of my life. This is just like wearing a watch. It is a watch. It’s my lifeline. I never take it off. I’m not even thinking about Lifeline. My family is delighted that I have the service and the Tempo doesn’t interfere with my life at all. “ Rose R., an 85 year-old Lifeline subscriber who is very active in her community .

“I vastly prefer this to other two kinds of buttons I tried before. It’s the best looking button and it’s practical. I am more consistent in making sure I have this one on because it is my watch.”  William B., 50-year old subscriber who recommends the Tempo Watch to his friends.

To learn more about the new Tempo Watch please contact Fairview Lifeline at 612-728-2468 or 1-866-827-5039 (toll-free).