Lifeline Recognizes Home Care of the Grand Valley

FRAN GONSETH OF HOME CARE OF THE GRAND VALLEY

RECEIVES PHILIPS LIFELINE AWARD

 July 31, 2009 –Fran Gonseth, Lifeline Representative at Home Care of the Grand Valley was recognized recently by Philips Lifeline at their headquarters in Framingham, Massachusetts as a valuable member of the Philips Lifeline Academy.  “The Philips Lifeline Academy, established in 2001, represents a membership of our best 200 community partners out of 2500 nationwide who continue to demonstrate an extra-ordinary level of commitment to helping more seniors and their families benefit from Lifeline while at the same time serving the goals of their organization to live its mission successfully,” explains Ronald Feinstein, CEO Philips Lifeline, Executive VP Consumer Healthcare Solutions.

“It is an honor to be recognized for doing work that I love,” said Fran Gonseth, who has shown consistent efforts to educate both internal and external networks of health and community services professionals on the value of Lifeline. Home Care of the Grand Valley has been providing it’s clients with  Lifeline program since it was established in 2002  and since then has helped over 1437 older adults live more safely in their own homes. Today calls to 970-263-0202 are received not only from health professionals but also from the adult children and families of older adults seeking ways to reduce the care-taking load and maximize their show of caring.

The Lifeline service provides immediate help for subscribers 24 hours per day, 365 days per year at the simple touch of a lightweight, waterproof button worn around the wrist or as a pendant. The service is affordable and there are no long-term contracts.

Founded in 1974, Philips Lifeline of Framingham, Massachusetts is the largest personal response service in North America. The company has helped over 5 million at-risk seniors and their families gain added peace of mind.

To learn more about the Philips Lifeline personal electronic monitoring call Home Care of the Grand Valley at 970-263-0202 for a no-cost in home visit today.