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I know that this is really off the topic.
BUT for all of you out there that have parents that are getting older
I wanted to ask you a question.
Do you have any type of personal fall sensors that they use and
what ones do you link and why. Also re there any ones to avoid?
The reason I am asking it mom fell again today and had I not been
home she would of been there until someone got home.
She is OK. The recliner foot rest was not locked and it flipped up
and knocked her down and somehow she got wedged under it when
she fell.
So if anyone has had any experience with the fall sensors like the one from LifeAlert
I really appreciate any and all you have to say about them and the other makers of this
type of device.
We got the one for that you see John Whathisface does on TV We had life alert it got real expensive and only worked in the house. The one mom has works all over the US
Bill
That is two things I wanted to hear. It's better if it works out of the house and also
does not cost a new truck payment every month.
The one page I pulled up had them going from $35 ~ $50 a month.
Can't help with the fall sensor as that wouldn't have worked in my case. I feel your worry though; I spent 7 years taking care of my mom until two years ago.
I like the fact if she uses it it alerts me too. Gets tested once a month. There are different settings available to suit your needs. It's good because I'm in jersey and she's in Va.
I believe a cell phone is the best answer to these questions.
The only thing is that Mom or Dad has to have it on their person at all times for this to be of service in the time of trouble.
The life alert deal works good in that they can wear it around their neck like a pendant, and there is only a single, large button to be concerned with. Very simple. Falls are killer, because as we age our bones get brittle and are almost guaranteed to break a hip, and the elderly don't mend well, and sadly often never really recover. So in addition to the life alert, make sure wherever they are living is as free as possible of slip, trip, and fall hazards. Piles of magazines and newspapers (remember those?) throw rugs, and things like that.
I tried the cell phone approach. It's fine if they already know how, doesn't work to well with dementia.
It has been however why I always have my cell with me. A few years back I started to freak out when I realized I left my cell when on a motorcycle run. For decades I never had a phone while riding.
I got both of mine cell phones and they keep them on all the time. The problem is finding a simple phone today that 85 yo eyes and brain can work. They also live close enough to check on, walking distance.
Sean, the name of the company is called Great Call. They have different packages available to suit your needs. It has worked well for my family and was economical.
