Hi There,
I have been using alert1 for awhile, but recently my liabilities increase as my daughter suddenly got divorce. I am not sure how long will this last, but I plan to replace my mom's medical alert to the one without monthly subscription fee. I am fine with any brand as long as they carry the panic button necklace, and I also do not mind if the new system can only contact my phone number and some other numbers. Thank you
Check with your fire and police department to see if they have any kind of assistance program for vulnerable adults that would provide free medic alert service.
I don't think it is fair to short change your mother because your daughter's marriage fell apart. You made a commitment to take care of your mother, so do it the right way.
One of the most important aspects of having a monitoring service and a pendant is that an appropriate pendant detects a positional change, such as a fall. The monitoring service initiates a call to determine if the person has fallen or is safe but has just changed position in such a way that the pendant activated.
If the person is nonresponsive, lst, 2nd and 3rd responders are called in the order provided to the monitoring company. Lock boxes typically are used by the owner (you or your mother) in conjunction with the alerts, so that emergency responders can get in. Leaving a door open isn't wise or safe for an older person.
Ask yourself this: if your mother needs help, such as having passed out from a stroke, how is she going to be able to call 911 for help? How is anyone going to know she needs emergency assistance if she's not conscious and can't dial for help?
You need to have a pendant that provides for an unconsicous or unresponsive user. Calling 911 obviously isn't an option if you're unconscious.
I also don't understand how your daughter's divorce impacts your financial situation. If she's not able to work, she should be getting alimony from her ex.
Good luck finding it. I can't believe anyone would pay monthly fees. What if your loved one lives 5 more years?
This paid for itself in 10 months and now we are all set for the rest of her life.
You could use this for your medical alert. The problem is you have to have the phone on you at all times.