ANDOVER, Mass., April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Philips
(NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) introduces the HomeSafe Wireless System, a
new solution that expands access to Lifeline – Philips' leading
medical alert service – to those who do not have a home phone
line. According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau,
more than a quarter of U.S. households have eliminated landlines,
while cell phone usage has increased dramatically. To address this
shift, the new HomeSafe system leverages a wireless communicator
that connects users to Philips' 24-hour emergency response center,
eliminating the need for a landline and providing seniors and their
families with the peace of mind of knowing they have access to help
when needed. The HomeSafe Wireless system encompasses the
standard Lifeline service as well as the Lifeline service with
AutoAlert, which is designed to automatically place a call for help
if a fall is detected and the user is unable to push their
button.
With 13 million seniors estimated to suffer a fall this year,
and 6.5 million not likely to be able to get up on their own, the
HomeSafe wireless system with the AutoAlert option is a critical
choice for those who are concerned about getting help quickly after
a fall. With AutoAlert, users can have an added layer of protection
knowing that a call for help can be automatically placed if a fall
is detected and they are unable to push their help button. The new
wireless communicator will enable those who are looking for proven
fall detection yet don't have a landline in their homes to have
that added peace of mind knowing that help is accessible.
"We are committed to helping seniors maintain independent,
healthy lifestyles by offering round-the-clock access to help
so they need to remain in their homes," said Carlos Muchiutti, Senior Director, Global
Product Management for Philips Lifeline. "We are excited to now
offer a solution that does not require a landline, providing even
more seniors and their families the comfort of knowing that help
will be there if they need it."
The HomeSafe wireless system is designed for easy installation
by seniors and their families, with built-in guidance on where best
to place the wireless communicator so it fits within the current
design of the home. It is equipped with a battery back-up that can
provide up to 24 hours of support in case of a power outage,
ensuring that users always have access to the Lifeline medical
alert service while at home.
Celebrating 40 years of delivering meaningful innovations and
serving over 7 million people since its inception, the HomeSafe
Wireless System builds upon Philips Lifeline's continuous mission
of enabling seniors to remain independent in their own homes.
For more information on Philips Lifeline and the HomeSafe
Wireless System please visit www.lifelinesys.com and join the
conversation on Facebook.
About Royal
Philips
Royal Philips
(NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being
company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful
innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and
Lighting. Headquartered in the
Netherlands, Philips posted 2013 sales of EUR 23.3 billion and employs approximately
115,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100
countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and
home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new
lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming and
oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at
www.philips.com/newscenter.
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