Article: La Crosse Tribune, Wis., Larry Olson column: Seniors' Mailbag: Peace of mind with the press of a button.

Byline: Larry Olson

Apr. 30--This is not an infomercial, but it is an endorsement by Virginia Bell, 83, of La Crosse and Maraveen Mayer, 76, of West Salem to remain independent and maintain peace of mind on the home front.

You see, they live alone and both wear personal response service devices -- Virginia a neck pendant, Maraveen a wrist bracelet. It's a matter of preference.

Each is relieved that, should she become ill or suffer a fall within her home, help is on the way with the press of a button. Virginia said, "I couldn't live alone without it (device)."

Maraveen offered: "Every senior citizen who spends a good amount of time ...

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