Looking for emergency alert device for elderly - real simple
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There are all kinds of assistive tech devices for mute or deaf people but they tend to be very expensive. If she's unable to speak and a senior citizen then a retirement community might be a better...
Looking for emergency alert device for elderly - real simple
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How old are they? Smart 911 is a good precaution if available in your area. It tells dispatch certain info about you (it's protected) and helps them to respond better in an emergency. Will be looking...
Looking for emergency alert device for elderly - real simple
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Thanks for all the comments. I like the idea of a Google home in the bathroom, in case of falls. The medical alert system mentioned is also, basically, what we're looking for. Getting her to wear...
Looking for emergency alert device for elderly - real simple
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It might not be in your price range, but Life Alert is $55/month. I have a 91 yr old aunt who lives alone and that money is well spent for our piece of mind. If she falls and can't speak, they...
Looking for emergency alert device for elderly - real simple
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A google home can call out for free.There might be an app for this very issue. At the very least put one in the bathroom incase of a fall. Could be a lifesaver.
Looking for emergency alert device for elderly - real simple
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We bought this for my father in law: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01162D6BU/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It will dial up to 5 phone numbers, then can dial 911 if none of...
Looking for emergency alert device for elderly - real simple
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I'm looking for one of these services for my mother.Preferably one that she can either wear on her wrist or around her neck that can be used anywhere she goes.It needs to be something very easy to...
Looking for emergency alert device for elderly - real simple
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Thanks, I will into this for my folks.
Good advice, but in the case of my parents, they don't trust echos or google home or any of that.I tried to get them one at Christmas and they refused.
Looking for emergency alert device for elderly - real simple
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ohh,thank you! I will check this out!
They are both in their late 70's.
Looking for emergency alert device for elderly - real simple
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Long story short: We have an elderly family member who lives by herself and is in declining health. We want something to make it super easy for her to contact us in case of an emergency (something...
Looking for emergency alert device for elderly - real simple
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A live in may be an option. Visiting nurse services can stop by a few times a week as well
when you aren't with her. She may be more open to advice from someone other than family.
Looking for emergency alert device for elderly - real simple
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Something like this could be a good solution it has 2 fobs, you could buy a smaller set might be worth to get the whole systems.
120 bucks
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