VNASM Now Provides Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Service

The Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Massachusetts, Inc. and Philips Lifeline are partnering to provide an easy to use medical alert service to reduce the risk of adults and seniors who live alone and are at risk of falls. Lifeline is the number one medical alert service, helping more than 6 million adults and their families and is recommended by thousands of hospitals and professional caregivers across the country.

Lifeline services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to adults and seniors living in Southeastern Massachusetts and Southern Rhode Island communities. The service provides quick assistance whenever personal support is needed, especially in a medical emergency.

By simply pushing a lightweight, waterproof button that can either be worn around the neck or wrist, an individual is immediately connected to a highly trained monitor who has instant access to the caller's complete health history and will quickly link the individual to the care they need. Lifeline monitors undergo intensive training in gerontology, stress management and related topics on aging before they are certified to answer calls.

Lifeline can give greater peace of mind and a sense of confidence to help maintain independent living. There is no equipment to buy or long-term contract to sign. To learn more contact Julie Gazard in Community Affairs at 508-676-8251 extension 1955.

Brother's Pub to Hold Annual Motorcycle Run to Benefit Hospice & Palliative Care

The Fourth Annual Brother's Pub Bike Run is slated for Saturday, June 21, 2008 (Rain Date: Sunday, June 22). Joao Reis, owner of Brother's Pub sponsors and organizes this annual event to raise money to support Hospice and Palliative Care.

Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to participate in the run that will begin and end at the Brother's Pub located at 87 Aetna Street in Fall River. Registration will begin at 9:30 AM. The ride will start at 10:00 AM and conclude at 3:00 PM with a cookout at the pub.

The cost for the ride is $20.00 per person. Tickets can be purchased by calling 508-674-1167 or are available at the VNA office by calling 774-627-1916.

Benefit Dance To Support Hospice & Palliative Care Set For for June 22

A benefit dance in memory of Phyllis Scanlon and Leo Sorel will take place from 2:00 to 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at the Memorial United Methodist Church, 176 Somerset Ave., Taunton, MA. The dance will include many callers and cuers and will feature sqare dancing, choreographed ballroom, Cotton-Eye Joe, Virginia Reel and line dancing. There will also be a Chinese Auction, prize raffles and refreshments. Donation is $5.00 per person and can be purchased at the door. For more information contact Anna at 508-822-9444 or Betsy at 508-822-8043.