My sister and I are looking for guidance about the best safety alerts for seniors.
Alert 1 and Mobile Help.com are 2 that we are considering.
Any suggestions?
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3 mo old thread so not sure if still active.
Alert for seniors? You mean a device where the senior calls for help? Like a RED button device that autocalls 911? There are many such systems available. I use Bay Alarm.
Or do you mean a system where the senior can say, “I’m okay”?
I use Deadmanswitch. The basic version is free, but the yearly service is only $10. Every 24 hours [adjustable] I get an email from them that includes a link. I click on that link, meaning I’m okay, so the clock is reset for a new 24 hours.
If I fail to click that link, emails go out to people I previously added. The email says whatever I previously added.
In my case, I have six people on my contact list, and this assumes at least one person will read the email.
Then I have instructions, call me, email me, visit me, etc etc. Last resort, local PD phone number to call for a welfare check.
Thank you! Very helpful!
If interested in deadman…
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Hi Robert
What is your experience with Bay Alarm?
Is it Cellular or must you be near a local in house receiver.
What would you do different?
I was looking at reviews on Youtube… too many very confusing and pricey.
lark did a review on one about 3 years ago on a brand I see no where else.
Thanks!
I replied about 20 minutes ago, but it went to ‘gray mode’ and said “Saving” for 19 minutes. It also said “drafts offline” I have no idea what that means, or where to find my ‘draft’
Since I rarely leave the house now, and family 900 miles away, it’s almost certain I will have an emerg health issue while at home. BA is wired [connected] to my landline, so perhaps not the best choice for most who live in their smartphones. But it’s perfect for me.
In the past year, I’ve had three such emergencies and BA worked perfectly. I have two pendants and one wrist band.
I collapsed getting out of bed and could not get up. I crawled to the bedroom door, opened it, and used a pendant. BA answered almost immediately, and even though twenty feet from the BA box, the rep could hear me.
I was shouting, but still pleasantly surprised she could hear me fine. I explained the problem and began explaining how to get into the locked outside door, but it was not necessary. My profile noted where to find the key and the code to disable the alarm.
All three times, they easily found the hidden key, disabled the alarm system, and got me to ER.
So, I like BA. It fits my needs.
[sidebar: all three times the ER took blood for a variety of tests, had x-rays, and one MRI. Over time, I got the use of my legs, so got up and Ubered home. They never found anything, nor gave me any meds. Nor did my doc find anything later on. If [when] this happens again, I will just curl up on the floor and wait it out]
I am looking at the Sky Angel watch. Was just wondering if anyone has had experience with this alert system. It’s difficult to do due diligence, as not much information is available other than their web site.
Although it may not work if you have fallen and can’t speak, but I have Echo devices all over the house. I can just say “Alexa, call _______” and the call is placed.
I have a dot in the dining room area, hall bathroom and bedroom. Sometimes two devices hear me at the same time.
I use them to control lights automatically, set remonders, set wakeup alarms, add items to my shopping list and I can even ‘drop in’ and listen to a room when I am traveling.
It is a wonder my Labrador Retreiver has not figured out how to use them. “Dad, come home and can you bring sum cheez?”
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