Choosing Philips Lifeline for someone you care for

Caring for a family member or friend isn't an easy task these days. Life's fast pace makes it harder to balance everyday commitments to work and family. You want to be there as much as possible, yet studies have shown that hour after hour of continuous caregiving can lead to exhaustion and depression - and actually put your loved one at risk.

Today, family members aren't as likely to live nearby each other, so 'sharing the caring' can be more difficult. Plus, the cost of paying someone to watch your mother, father, or other loved one can really add up, even if it's only for a short time.

To see how how Lifeline's medical alarm and personal response service is helping people like you care for a family member or friend for little more than a dollar a day, click on one of the links below.

• If you care for someone most or all of the time at home, click here.
   
• If you share your time between care giving and other responsibilities, click here.
   
• If you don't live close to an older parent or family member you worry about, click here.