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The episode ends with the protagonist pulling out Carol Burnett’s landline wire. Burnett backs up and hits the life alert pendant, instantly in touch with a real human. She tells them to send cops.
The newest ones work off of the 5G cell network and the pendant is basically a very tiny cell phone. Push the button and a live person answers and asks what is needed. Then emergency services are dispatched if necessary.
These things have been around a long time, my grandmother had one before she died in 1990. Mom's had it's own dedicated phone jack strategically placed where it had the best signal to send and receive, and she was instructed to push the button monthly to check that it was functioning (and I suspect this also was a way to get people used to actually using the unit). Today there are units that work through cellular service so those will definitely still work without the land line, but even without a cellular system pulling out a phone line wouldn't necessarily disrupt the service unless you were breaking the main line coming into the house.
"If a landline medical alert system becomes disconnected from the phone line, it's not going to work. A landline medical alert system contacts the monitoring station via your phone line. If the line gets pulled out of the jack or out of the medical alert system, it simply won't work."
It does go on to say that cell phones now can be used with alert systems by an app.
Its been over 5 yrs ago since Mom had a life alert. Back then the box was connected thru the phone lines. So, if the phone lines went out the alert did not work. So if someone pulled the landline out, the alert may not have worked. But times have changed.
Yes it works as the other answers detailed. There is also an upgraded pendant with cellular service which I believe has gps tracking so you can use it "on the go". You wouldn't need to be within hearing distance of the main unit. Great service if your person isn't using it to call EMS to the freaking rehab every five minutes.
I've also found the fall monitor part of the pendant to be pretty reliable. A couple false alarms over the years but detected all her falls (at least that I know about).
I don't watch TV much, so haven't watched this show (my family tells me not to...must be either very foul or very violent?)..but in a nutshell, yes, when the life alert pendant is 'triggered' by either a fall or manually...you get a human on the other end. Mother's will first send out a screeching alarm and someone starts to talk to her. Then the dialing of emergency contacts begin.
I'm unsure whether ALL of them are like that, but it would make sense that they all function on some level like that.
The only problem with mom's is that when the person comes on the line, mother is usually nowhere near the monitor and she can't raise her voice loud enough to be heard. And then the 5 people she 'calls' are usually asleep and have their phones off. She mostly gets the FD, which is fine, but fairly embarrassing that there are 5 people in her HOUSE who don't answer the call and they are awakened by firefighters breaking in the window.
Mid kid, this show is more a slow paced legal drama, and kudos to this show, one that has prominent legal arcs involving elder law. I think your family was thinking about Breaking Bad, which preceded it.
The current season won’t be on Netflix until 2023, but the finale will be on next Monday at 9 pm on amc. I am almost thinking the protagonist will end up penniless and in a county nursing home far less nice than the luxury options depicted.
They were always seen as depressing, but as I learned more stuff here, it’s like whoa, dude has a staff speech aide who comes instantly and a private room in a facility. It’s actually more high end, which is interesting, because until you’re confronted with your parent potentially needing one of these, you don’t know that you might have to be the head of a drug dealer family to get that level of service.
yes… when the pendant is pushed, there is a receiver box at residence that you can communicate with a real person. They will contact EMS if there is no response, or ask you if you need help. I lived in a different state , they call me as well. Google for different companies… research…get one that covers distance in yard as well…
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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.
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Initially there were no Saul Goodman mentions. I believe there is one now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfIuQ5KdhFM
"If a landline medical alert system becomes disconnected from the phone line, it's not going to work. A landline medical alert system contacts the monitoring station via your phone line. If the line gets pulled out of the jack or out of the medical alert system, it simply won't work."
It does go on to say that cell phones now can be used with alert systems by an app.
I've also found the fall monitor part of the pendant to be pretty reliable. A couple false alarms over the years but detected all her falls (at least that I know about).
I'm unsure whether ALL of them are like that, but it would make sense that they all function on some level like that.
The only problem with mom's is that when the person comes on the line, mother is usually nowhere near the monitor and she can't raise her voice loud enough to be heard. And then the 5 people she 'calls' are usually asleep and have their phones off. She mostly gets the FD, which is fine, but fairly embarrassing that there are 5 people in her HOUSE who don't answer the call and they are awakened by firefighters breaking in the window.
An interesting plot twist, though.
The current season won’t be on Netflix until 2023, but the finale will be on next Monday at 9 pm on amc. I am almost thinking the protagonist will end up penniless and in a county nursing home far less nice than the luxury options depicted.
They were always seen as depressing, but as I learned more stuff here, it’s like whoa, dude has a staff speech aide who comes instantly and a private room in a facility. It’s actually more high end, which is interesting, because until you’re confronted with your parent potentially needing one of these, you don’t know that you might have to be the head of a drug dealer family to get that level of service.