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Daddy is self sufficient for the most part. He sometimes has weak spells with dizziness. I can’t go outside without worrying he might fall. Is the an alert system that allows him to contact me without it alerting 911 emergency?
If you have Alexa he could say "Alexa call Ereppond" and a call would be made to you. He could no t call 911 using Alexa You would have to keep your cell phone on you at all times.
Most call systems that exist do cost about what a cheap consumer cellular or lively phone cost. Such a phone can be attached with a sort of shoulder "holster" device so Dad can press a direct dial number to you.
I hope others have some other options for you. There are many alert and call devices out there and I think that an online search might come up with some suggestions.
This depends on how far outside you want to go and on his capabilities but some baby monitors work at a longer distance or will connect to your phone, another option is a wireless doorbell system where he carries the button and you carry the bell.
My dad was similar, We got a "Memory Phone" It has pictures of the people it is set up to call or who can cal him. No one else can call in and he can not misdial and call someone else. Look under RAZ Mobility LLC.
We use Eufy (amazon) tilt and pan. It actually will track movement! It was 35.00 and you have to buy the memory card. It will alert you to movement and noise (but I don’t use the noise part). No contract! No contract! That is a big deal for me. It also is always on, so i have it on my tablet on the table so I can see mom all the time. If there is movement, that is when it records. I have had blink and ring, this is the best. Easy to set up, uses 2.4 ghz,
I use this with my Dad. https://a.co/d/3wyJJ9b it is from Amazon it is a pager that he can wear along with 3 doorbell chimes for you to put anywhere in the house you want. I put one on his bed, one on back of toilet and the other in on the kitchen table which he can put it in around his neck. It works great even wakes me up at night if his blood sugar gets really low. https://a.co/d/3wyJJ9b
If he’s primarily in the house, definitely Alexa. Get one for every room. He can ask her to call you. And as a backup, for $5 a month, Alexa has a 24/7 emergency call center - ask Alexa to “call for help” and you’ll get connected to the call center and they’ll dispatch help.
The caregiver pager system that someone else suggested is also a great idea. We had one while my BIL lived with us and wasn’t well for years. Get one that fits on the wrist and he’ll be able to even go to bed with it. And we had a call button in his bathroom and beside his bed. The only disadvantage with these pager systems is that it won’t alert you if you’re outside of the house. (Which is where Alexa is superior).
Last option I can think of right now is to get him an Apple Watch with cellular. He could place calls directly from the watch but it may be too tricky for him to do so. The biggest advantage of the Apple Watch is that it has fall detection and will automatically call for help should it detect a fall AND the person hasn’t moved.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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You would have to keep your cell phone on you at all times.
I hope others have some other options for you.
There are many alert and call devices out there and I think that an online search might come up with some suggestions.
https://a.co/d/3wyJJ9b
it is from Amazon it is a pager that he can wear along with 3 doorbell chimes for you to put anywhere in the house you want. I put one on his bed, one on back of toilet and the other in on the kitchen table which he can put it in around his neck. It works great even wakes me up at night if his blood sugar gets really low.
https://a.co/d/3wyJJ9b
The caregiver pager system that someone else suggested is also a great idea. We had one while my BIL lived with us and wasn’t well for years. Get one that fits on the wrist and he’ll be able to even go to bed with it. And we had a call button in his bathroom and beside his bed. The only disadvantage with these pager systems is that it won’t alert you if you’re outside of the house. (Which is where Alexa is superior).
Last option I can think of right now is to get him an Apple Watch with cellular. He could place calls directly from the watch but it may be too tricky for him to do so. The biggest advantage of the Apple Watch is that it has fall detection and will automatically call for help should it detect a fall AND the person hasn’t moved.
Good luck!