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We have ResponseNow for my mom - I also own the company! The system is monitored, both the pendant and the base station test automatically, the pendant is waterproof and lightweight. We customized the call list so if she pushes the button, the operator will call me first. We provide a lockbox and the monthly fee is competitive - far less than the large competitor. Fall detector available for $11.95/month and a cell based system will be available this Spring. Great sound. If people have memory issues, we have them push the pendant daily to reinforce what it's there for! Hope this helped.
There are options. Some companies charge $10 a month but when the button pushed they call 911 but don't talk to the pt. There are auto alerts...when a fall is sensed they call without need to push a button. The two that I know of are Phillips lifeline and the other is chaperon medical alert.
I guess if they do their job once they paid For themselves ?????
Most are rented....maybe just try it for a Couple of months.
We had one for my mom-in-law who died two weeks ago. In the 2 years she had it, she fell many, many times and it never occurred to her to push the button. One fall ended in a broken shoulder, another in a concussion and both times her live-in companion ran to get the neighbor to help her get up, then called us to come and see whether or not she needed to go to the hospital. Absolutely useless in our case, but I can see where it would be a blessing for those that would actually use it.
Both my mother and my husband have/had these devices. They both also had dementia, so the biggest unknown is would they have presence of mind to use it if it was needed. My mother actually remembered to use it when she fell once, Yay!
Be sure that there is a way for emergency personnel to get into the home (such a lockbox for the key, or the code to an electronic lock) so that if they do need to come time isn't wasted with entry.
Judging from above answer, I guess all systems are not created equal. From my experience, it was a great investment and worked perfectly fine. My mother abused it and was pushing the button more than necessary - but that is another story - it did work every time and I was called immediately as it was programed to have person contact me. In my situation, it was absolutely necessary and my mother could not have lived at home without it. Good luck and hope you find a reliable one if you decide on it.
From my experience, they are a waste of money. My mother had paid for her medical alarm for months, and one day I accidentally hit the button and activated the system. It was like I had used an old walkie-talkie to call Siberia. The service person couldn't hear me, and I couldn't understand her through the noise on the line. Finally I made out that she asked me to call the number on the set. Of course, if this were an actual emergency and I were able to dial a 10-digit number, I would probably be able to call 911. In any case, they encouraged me to do a few other 'tests' of the system. We were shocked by the terrible reception--not remotely close to the clarity of, say, having someone on speaker phone. We got rid of it.
Futher to my post above, you should read the reviews of different systems -- Google "medical alert system reviews." All of them send an alert after the press of a button. The technology that uses a standard phone line is proven. Main variables are 1)how sensitive they are in terms of voice distance from your phone installation and 2) the reliability of the human operators who receive the alert.
When my mom moved in with me I didn't think she would need the system while we around in the house, but after she fell and we were upstairs and didn't hear her, we bought the Philips system with the new fall detection technology (at the discounted price mentioned in my post above.) Keep in mind that the button your parent pushes transmits to your phone system, which must be in working order. If you have cable-based phone, the system will not work when power is out. I did come across one company that uses cell phone system so button transmits directly, but reliability would depend on reliability of cell phone coverage in your area. Sounded dicey to me, and not relevant to a parent who is inside the house most of the time.
I was interested in one that had a fall detection feature. I called the 800 number and found it to be too expensive. I got a call back the next morning and was told that if I installed it myself they would take $20 PER MONTH off the rate. It was very easy to install and mom, having fallen and suffered a broken elbow, wears the button medallion all the time. The system works in tests. Have not had occasion fortunately to evaluate real situation.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
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.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
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.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
There are auto alerts...when a fall is sensed they call without need to push a button. The two that I know of are Phillips lifeline and the other is chaperon medical alert.
I guess if they do their job once they paid
For themselves ?????
Most are rented....maybe just try it for a
Couple of months.
Be sure that there is a way for emergency personnel to get into the home (such a lockbox for the key, or the code to an electronic lock) so that if they do need to come time isn't wasted with entry.
When my mom moved in with me I didn't think she would need the system while we around in the house, but after she fell and we were upstairs and didn't hear her, we bought the Philips system with the new fall detection technology (at the discounted price mentioned in my post above.) Keep in mind that the button your parent pushes transmits to your phone system, which must be in working order. If you have cable-based phone, the system will not work when power is out.
I did come across one company that uses cell phone system so button transmits directly, but reliability would depend on reliability of cell phone coverage in your area. Sounded dicey to me, and not relevant to a parent who is inside the house most of the time.