My mother has a medical alert button which she wears around her neck. It uses her landline. Her phone line has been out for over 24 hours and we are managing, but it has raised a question about these systems. She is legally blind and can no longer reliably use a cell phone, She has an Alexa, but really is missing being able to rely on the medical alert pendant. I am looking for something that will avoid the current situation. There have been major storms which have knocked out cellular service in her area in the past, so don't want to completely rely on that. I am thinking one of the systems which operates without a monthly fee. These systems are designed to be cheaper, but I am just looking as something that word work as a back up in case we have problem with land line again. Any EXPERIENCE with any of these systems?
My mom also sets off the Bay Alarm medallion like three times a week by accident. She now hates it and rarely wears it. Now she keeps her cell phone in a holster and says she will just call if she falls. I realize there are many issues with this (what if she can’t get to her cell phone, what if service is interrupted at the time, what if she is knocked unconscious, what if she is in the shower which is a big fall risk area). The only other solution I have thought of is putting cameras and maybe motion detectors all around her home, but she is not enthused about this idea.
Good luck! I hope someone has a good solution for all this. Obviously a full time live in aide or assisted living would be options.
I also want to make people aware that if you use a cordless phone or even a wall one that needs to be plugged in so your VM works, they don't work when the electricity goes out.