Northwood
is a Nova Scotia based not-for-profit community organization,
focusing on services for older adults and people at risk.
Northwood InTouch is a Personal Emergency Response Service (PERS)
designed to call for help in case of an emergency, or if you
fall and can’t reach the phone. Clients wear a lightweight
waterproof "help" button that they can push to get
help quickly. This service can be used for home invasion,
personal security, fire, or any other reason help is needed.
The
Musquodoboit Valley Lions Club partners with Northwood to
provide the InTouch system to our Valley residents who require
it. This is a fundraiser for our Club, as Northwood pays
Musquodoboit Valley Lions Club to install and maintain each
unit.
Who
Should Have It?
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People
living alone
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People
with disabilities living in the community
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People
at risk for falls, breathing difficulties, heart conditions,
or mobility issues
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People
discharged from the hospital needing added support from home
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Difficulty
using a regular phone
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Live
far from caregivers
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Have
a complicated medical regimen
For
more information about InTouch, go to http://nwood.ns.ca/intouch/