Life Alert? - Page 2

Lilysmom1 · ‎11-08-2020

@kaydee50 @781Florist also what if you can't speak? I have Apple Watch but would add life alert if it gave my family peace of mind.

Boehm Collector · ‎03-09-2010

My mother had something similar. It was out of our local hospital. She wore it around her neck. It gave me peace of mind. She only had to use it once.

Eileen in Virginia · ‎08-25-2010

My Aunt had a Life Alert lanyard for the last 5 years of her life that she got through the hospital. She was in her mid-90's, lived alone in her home and her physical health was starting to decline. We insisted she get one after she'd fallen in her home, couldn't reach the phone and laid on her living room floor until her neighbor returned from a trip and decided to check in on her. She had no idea how long she laid there. She refused to get one that worked outside her home, stating that she always had someone with her when she went outside, so hers worked through her landline. She was feisty!

To her credit, she wore her lanyard religiously. In the 5 years she had it, she used it 3 times. The operators were very responsive. I don't know if an Apple Watch is better, but she would never have worn one. I've recommended either of these devices to a friend who has mobility issues whose husband has dementia. Although he means well, he can't remember how to use a phone, so no help there.

SUGGESTION: if you get one of these devices, hide a house key in a secure location outside your home and tell Life Alert/Apple where it's located. On one occasion, the EMT's had to break through a back door to get into my Aunt's house because she couldn't get to the door and she didn't want to bother anyone else who had a key. 🙄

cheriere · ‎12-01-2023

@Eileen in Virginia that's a good idea about the key. I hadn't remembered this until reading this post , but Apple Watch also has GPS tracking built in. Should the wearer have dementia and wander off, this could help them to be found much easier. I don't know what the life alert costs to monitor per month. F you already have cellular service the Apple Watch would require no additional fee if this is an issue.

Zhills · ‎11-15-2011

@kaydee50 wrote:
@781Florist :
I have Echo speakers in every room. If I should have an accident I simply need to tell Alexa to call ------ and she will call whoever it is I name.
And what do you do if you fall or need help outside your home???

I have the Amazfit watch that I can use to call for help using the Alexa appl Alexa has a 'help' that can call 911

SchippyLuv · ‎10-30-2011

I've been wearing a mini-Medical Guardian for the last three years. I've had four friends fall alone - two with broken femurs and two died alone.

My device works like a champ. It alerts if I accidentally drop it and sometimes my cat sets it off when he's playing with me.

The cost is $99 for the unit and $50/month for the continuing service.

When I got my Guardian, I turned off my home phone which was costing $30/month. So I think for the added $20/month, I'm getting a very good value and service for my money.

I've also tested it around town and it works like a champ...

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

My mom had something similar called Senior Safety, at the time I had checked out this one and compared it to Life Alert and found this one to be a better deal and there was no contract to sign.

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

@kismet Will you use it or will you be like my in-laws and leave it hanging on a hook.

They have had a few medical emergencies in the past couple of months and rather than use it, they decided to call my brother-in-law and waste time.

kismet · ‎03-10-2010

Celtic Crafter, I will use it. I do go outside in the yard every day to feed the squirrels and birds so would use it. Why pay for it if I won't use it. I will check into the other brands that were named in this forum. One thing I may have a problem with is when I got my internet and phone they asked about something like Life Alert. It was a long time ago so it may interfer with my phone or may not be able to get it. I do have a home phone and a pay as you go cell phone only. Have been thinking about an apple cell phone since it seems the one I have now doesn't always work. My tax lady suggested Life Alert since her mom has one but she couldn't remember much about it.

Don't know which I'll get yet.

My daughter does have a key to my house and she lives about 3 or 4 miles from me. I have a neighbor on the block that is older also and she may have one. Didn't think to ask her.