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@artist01, and everyone....Tell me about your medic alarm system you use. I've been on the verge for a couple years, but need more info I can get from some online research, again, but haven't done. So, please tell me your recommendations. I have balance and fall issues, weakness, and other stuff. And, I'm alone most of the day, so am quite concerned of needing help and not able to get it....What do you have? Do you wear something around your neck or clipped on your clothing? Does it go straight to 911? What if you can't talk?
See why I need your input? Thanks for whatever you can share. Blessings and may this night be peaceful and healing. elizabeth
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@ess77 Hi Elizabeth. I'm a strong supporter of personal alarms. I have similar issues as you do, plus, plus!
I live in an Assisted Living seniors' residence now and they provide each of us with an alert that we wear around our necks. I've been living here for four years and have likely pressed my alert at least 6 or 8 times for near- blackouts. The latest event was April 8 of this year,. Two of the staff immediately come to my suite, call an ambulance and I am transported to hospital.
(Stayed 9 days this time.)
Like you, I lived alone in my house prior to living at the seniors' residence. Had an alarm from a private company. Used it several times. Even when I was out cold on the floor, if I didn't answer their real-person response on the 2-way machine, they automatically sent an ambulance. Approx. $25 per month. PLEASE get one. You too, Jake.