Wellness

[BklynKinsey]

Has anyone used a Senior Check In Service?  This is not like Life Alert, but a service where the person "checks in" on a daily basis by phone, text or online or the service calls them every day at a designated time and the person responds.  It's used by people who live alone and may not have daily contact with family or friends.  I've come across several services like OKConfirm, Iamfine, Callingcare which call the person.  With another service called Snug the person initiates the contact.  I am wondering if anyone has experience with these services.  Thank you.

[Goodie2shoes]

I've never heard of these services and I talk to my children  daily but it's good to know this type of service is available. Thanks for posting

[J Town Girl]

I didn't know there were services like this but what a great idea.  Not everyone has family or friends to check in on them.  I like the concept of someone calling you a little better than you having to call them.  

It certainly would give those who are alone such a great peace of mind.  

[89135]

We have a  HowRU Program that calls daily for free...funded by donations. I have thought a few times to sign up but haven't yet...

The HowRU Program was created to give seniors living alone the assurance and peace of mind of a daily wellness call. It is available to southern Nevada residents who are seniors 50+ or veterans of any age.

The HowRU Program is funded by donations. 

[qvcaddition]

@BklynKinsey 

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@BklynKinsey wrote:

Has anyone used a Senior Check In Service?  This is not like Life Alert, but a service where the person "checks in" on a daily basis by phone, text or online or the service calls them every day at a designated time and the person responds.  It's used by people who live alone and may not have daily contact with family or friends.  I've come across several services like OKConfirm, Iamfine, Callingcare which call the person.  With another service called Snug the person initiates the contact.  I am wondering if anyone has experience with these services.  Thank you.

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Wow.  I am just starting training for this and many other services at the Councel Of Aging.  This service has been around for awhile.

I am a Senior and wanted to do something to help in the community, so yesterday I received a call for classes to start in Sept.  The volunteers go through six week of classes to help in different areas and then you chose what service you feel you would be best.  You are trained on different subjects about how to communicate with Seniors in different areas.

Some are isolated, some just need a check in call, some need a ride to the grocery store or Dr. office, etc. Some need to learn how to use a Ipad or phone.  There are different needs. I'm excited about this, because I am a very old, but capable Senior, still able to help. which in turn helps me not to be isolated and give back to the place that has helped me.

[Zhills]

Some retirement communities here in Florida have these in all the homes>

[Susan345]

The last time I was in the hospital I mentioned that I was really bored because family and friends were so far away and I had nobody to talk to or visit with.

A social worker suggested a program called "Senior Companions".  It is more of a social group where people would visit and be company.

At first I was interested but when they called to set me up the person they wanted to match me up with was 92 years old.  I declined because I would be worried about someone that old may have more problems than I do coming to visit.

[Caffeina]

Check with your department of aging to see if they have one available. I live in Maryland, and they have one for those 65+.

[qvcaddition]

@Susan345

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@Susan345 wrote:

The last time I was in the hospital I mentioned that I was really bored because family and friends were so far away and I had nobody to talk to or visit with.

A social worker suggested a program called "Senior Companions".  It is more of a social group where people would visit and be company.

At first I was interested but when they called to set me up the person they wanted to match me up with was 92 years old.  I declined because I would be worried about someone that old may have more problems than I do coming to visit.

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That's too bad you didn't give it a try.  You might have gotten a sharp one., that just needed to connect with someone.  I'm 88 and training for the program .  I teach my son who is 64 things he doesn't know on the ipad and Iphone.  I will proberly do this with some older or younger seniors. 

Some have a lot of knowledge to teach younger people.   Sorry you felt that way, but you have to do what is pleasant for you. 

[We rescue cats]

What a great idea. Many of the senior communities have a check in of sorts - some are as simple as something that the person puts in a window or hangs on the frontdoor handle, the sign says "good morning" or "good night".  But the call would make one feel more connected.