The system uses small wireless motion detectors
placed in strategic locations throughout the home such as the master bath,
bedroom, kitchen and medication area. Each sensor transmits information 24
hours a day, seven days a week, about the senior's daily living activities. Combined, this solution is ideal for adult children
and other caregivers who could use an extra set of eyes and ears to care for
their elderly loved ones," said Scott Gurley, group director of elder services
for ADT Security Services.S., a business
unit of Tyco Fire + Security, is the largest provider of electronic security
services to nearly six million commercial, government and residential
customers throughout North America. In addition, PacifiCare also helped
the foundation grant "Race Dreams" for wish recipients . Now in its 10th year, Dream Foundation
has granted over 3,300 dreams to adults nationwide who are emotionally,
financially and physically devastated by terminal illness.

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According to a survey(1 ) released by ADT Security
Services, Inc. Beyond
the risk of injury, many seniors with conditions like heart problems,
osteoporosis, respiratory illness, diabetes and arthritis need to be able to
quickly summon emergency medical assistance should complications occur.
"This adds up to a little more than $3 a day, which is very cost effective
when compared with the cost of a visiting nurse, which can run as high as $18
per hour or a nursing home, which can cost an average of $57 ,000 per year, or
$156 per day in the U.
ADT QuietCare Plus can be purchased by logging on to http://www., Secure Horizons
donated $75,000 to Dream Foundation to enhance its mission of fulfilling the
wishes of older adults facing life-threatening illnesses. One
dream recipient's fulfilled wish was for her and her husband to attend their
daughter's wedding ceremony more than 100 miles away from home. "It might have been a simple request, but sometimes it's the
little things in life that make all the difference."
"At Dream Foundation, we feel there is no greater honor than to be allowed
to share in the lives of those preparing to make their final journey," said
Thomas Rollerson, president and founder of Dream Foundation.

About PacifiCare
PacifiCare Health Systems is one of the nation's largest consumer health
organizations with more than 3 million health plan members and approximately
10 million specialty plan members nationwide.com.

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(NYSE: PHS ). Dream
Foundation handled logistics and provided transportation for the couple to
travel from Ventura to the wedding, which was held in Palm Springs.securehorizons.

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The ADT study found that as a result, many adult children wrestle with the
decision to put their elderly loved ones in assisted care or nursing homes. When the system is first installed, QuietCare Plus sets
a baseline for the elderly person's activity levels within the first week. "Secure Horizons
understands this privilege and supports our mission of making a positive
difference in the lives of those facing terminal diagnoses .

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ADT professionals,
who receive rigorous training in the areas of senior sensitivity and medical
emergencies, continuously monitor the system and can call the appropriate
authorities in the event of an emergency. This personal help button or medallion can be
worn, allowing the senior to quickly speak to a specially trained ADT operator
via a two-way voice intercom should they fall or need help . "It's especially helpful for people who may not
live near their older parents, but still want to help shoulder some of the
responsibility of caring for them."
Dream Foundation recently granted "dreams" for two senior recipients.

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The information is transmitted to a book-sized base station located inside the
home and then relayed to ADT's customer monitoring center. ADT's Web site
address is http://www.
With this donation, Secure Horizons is helping Dream Foundation identify
and reach out to seniors enrolled in Secure Horizons' myriad health care
programs.

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The installation fee for QuietCare Plus is $299 and $89.com
Tyco Fire + Security, one of the major businesses of Tyco International
Ltd. CYPRESS, Calif. PacifiCare's
commitment to philanthropy, combined with Secure Horizons' experience serving
the health care needs of seniors, will help us continue making dreams come
true. PacifiCare's specialty operations
include behavioral health, dental and vision, and complete pharmacy benefit
management through its wholly owned subsidiary, Prescription Solutions.

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ADT QuietCare Plus offers a unique solution that can help seniors live in
their own homes longer.

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, a unit of Tyco Fire + Security, 43 percent of baby boomers who
care for an elderly relative say their top concern is that an accident or
illness could leave their loved one without help for hours. In addition,
caregivers can do a virtual "check in" on their loved one by reviewing a
password-protected Web site that informs them what time their parent got up,
took his or her medication or prepared meals.

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According to the ADT
survey, 31 percent of respondents said caring for an elderly loved one was
"extremely stressful," 23 percent said they missed time with children, family
and friends, while 14 percent reported taking time off work to fulfill their
care-giving responsibilities. In addition, the survey revealed that 39
percent devote more than 15 hours per week to caring for a relative and 33
percent spend more than $50 each week to care for their parents or other older
loved ones. In 1985, PacifiCare's Secure
Horizons became one of the first Medicare health plans to be awarded a
Medicare Risk contract by the federal government .

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QuietCare Plus is unique because it can recognize problems before they
become more serious .
"ADT QuietCare Plus offers a unique mix of this new technology to measure
a senior's at-home activity level and the more familiar technology of the
medical alert pendant. ADT's total security solutions include
intrusion, fire protection, closed circuit television, access control,
critical condition monitoring, electronic article surveillance, radio
frequency identification (RFID) and integrated systems.

Secure Horizons Helps Dream Foundation Grant Wishes to Terminally Ill Seniors

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Sixty-two percent of those surveyed said their parents' desire to remain
independent was one of the most important factors in considering a nursing
home. The chair he had been using previously was difficult to get in and
out of and limited his mobility.pacificare.

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For
example, should a senior not get out of bed at their regular time, ADT will
attempt to contact them and also notify the caregiver.95 per month
monitoring fee.
(1) Survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation among 259 Americans
aged 40 - 64 responsible for caring for elderly parents or loved ones,
December 9 - 20, 2004. "Spending that special day with my family was a dream come true."
Another dream recipient received a new automatic lift chair recliner for
his home."
PacifiCare's partnership with Dream Foundation began in 2003 when, as part
of its three-year sponsorship of the Newman/Haas racing team, PacifiCare
donated $300,000 to the foundation, which was the official charity of the
Champ Car World Series in 2003 and 2004.

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New ADT monitoring service for elderly helps ease the stress of long distance
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BOCA RATON, Fla.
With 10 million senior citizens living alone in the United States today,
millions of their adult children are balancing the stress and expense of elder
care with the challenges of raising their own families. Dream Foundation's
mission is to ensure that no adult, whose life will end prematurely due to a
terminal illness, must ever pass from this earth without realizing one final
wish from the heart.org.

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For additional information about Dream Foundation please
visit their website http: //www.

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Each year , 35 to
40 percent of adults 65 years and older fall at least once. With the help of the new automatic lift
chair, he is now able to function more independently and enjoy a greater range
of activities .
"My new chair has made life easier and more comfortable for me," said the
dream recipient .

About Dream Foundation
Dream Foundation is the first and largest national nonprofit organization
granting final wishes to terminally ill adults over the age of 18 who have a
life expectancy of six months or less.

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According to the
New England Journal of Medicine , chances of surviving a fall, heart attack or
stroke are six times greater if the senior gets help within an hour.adt. The margin of error is plus or minus six percentage
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"For 20 years, Secure Horizons has remained committed to making lives
better by delivering quality health care programs that are sensitive to the
needs of seniors and the disabled," said Kathy Feeny, executive vice president
of Secure Horizons Senior Solutions, a division of Cypress-based PacifiCare
Health Systems Inc. "We are proud to share this commitment with
Dream Foundation and join in its mission to help ease terminally ill seniors'
pain and burden.dreamfoundation.

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"It's clear that the financial and emotional strain on family caregivers
is at times overwhelming ," said Mike Snyder, president of ADT Security
Services, Inc."
Snyder said for many caregivers , the most critical issue is the constant
concern that the elderly person may become sick or injured .
After that baseline is set, changes in the senior's habits and activities are
analyzed so ADT can alert caregivers by telephone, cell phone text messages as
well as an e-mail about any problems or changes in activity level.
The system also includes two personal help buttons that are waterproof ,
durable and easy to use and are offered as a stationary button, a wristband or
an emergency necklace pendant.
"Attending my daughter's wedding meant so much to me," said the dream
recipient.

It's a wonderful memory for my husband and the rest of our family to cherish
forever. Race Dream recipients
were invited to the races and to meet film star and racecar owner Paul Newman
and driver Bruno Junqueira. Today, Secure Horizons
offers competitive health care coverage and additional benefits to more than
740,000 members nationwide through its Medicare Advantage and Medicare
Supplement plans and caregiver services.

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To meet the
growing needs of caregivers and their loved ones, ADT has launched QuietCare
Plus(SM), a first-of-its-kind 24-hour monitoring service that utilizes motion
sensors to unobtrusively check on a loved one's safety and health.com or
by calling 1-877-238 -3880. (NYSE: TYC, BSX: TYC), designs, manufactures, installs and services
electronic security systems , fire protection, detection and suppression
systems, sprinklers and fire extinguishers.

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Its
products are used to safeguard firefighters, prevent and fight fires, deter
thieves and protect people and property.

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At the
same time, it will let these seniors age with dignity in their own homes.

About ADT
Celebrating its 130th anniversary, ADT Security Services, Inc. Tyco Fire + Security includes
more than 60 brands, which are represented in over 100 countries.

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, As the elderly population
skyrockets to more than 36 million this year, caring for them is becoming an
ever more critical issue. "ADT QuietCare Plus is a critical and cost-effective solution
for caregivers who want peace of mind that their loved ones are well. Additionally, 49 percent said their parents' wish to remain at home was
an important factor in their decision. More
information on PacifiCare Health Systems is available at http://www.