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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.
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OK, @artist01, I begin the search for the best system in the morning. It's past time and you're spurring me on to get it done. I suppose this is another instance of my resistance to these body/health issues. I've been fighting to be 'normal', to be strong and refuse to allow my health issues to beat me. Well, this is another acceptance step! Doggone it! Keeps coming, eh?
I think I'm doing so well and dealing with it all, then realize it's an on-going change in lifestyle, change in basic thinking about myself. I will take care of myself, as I am now.
I surely hope the doctors figured out what the dickens is happening to make you black out so often. I've had some of those episodes, caused by hormonal imbalance causing blood pressure problems and not allowing my body to adjust properly. Some of the same hormones cause a dehydration problem at times, so as I'm learning, it's so much a balancing act with this body. Sounds like you're in the best place ever and have excellent help. So glad.
Blessings, may you rest well and awake with joy in your heart, a bit of a 'bounce' in your step - elizabeth