06-04-2007, 01:40 PM | #1 |
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Life Alert
I am sure everyone has seen the commercial on TV but has anyone here ever used it for thenselves or a family member? I just talked to a guy on the phone about it and it sounds like a pretty good thing. As some of you know I have been worried about my mom's health and her living alone and so far away from me ,though we will be moveing her closer to family (my daughter) and closer to me than she was. It cost $298.00 for the monitor which is a one time fee includes lifetime batteries a cell phone connected to them, she can take the monitor with her if she is staying out of town all she has to do is call them with the address where she will be staying and phone# , a smoke detector that is monitored by them ,they will call her personally if the detector sends them a signal, also detects if there is an intruder in the house. oh my there's more also besides the health things that they cover. for everything it will cost $59.99 a month plus the one time $300.00 monitor charge and can be passed down to another family member if needed. does anyone have any experience with this company if so i would love to hear about them.
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06-05-2007, 07:52 AM | #2 |
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Sorry Lynne, this thread kind of got lost. I don't know anything about them or know anyone that has one. Maybe you can get references from the company to check with.
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06-05-2007, 08:01 AM | #3 |
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Sorry, but I don't know anything about the company.
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Me neither but it seems like such a great thing for some people!
My husband wears a pedometer to keep up with his exercise plan for work lately (it's a work competition) ...and people ask him if he has life alert. LOL.
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It's a pretty good deal financially. Is it returnable if you're not satisfied?
Maybe you can email AARP and see if they have any info.
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Sorry, Lynne. I don't know anything about it. Good luck!
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06-05-2007, 01:08 PM | #7 |
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Thank You for all of your response's. It's not something I am going to jump into right now but will keep on the back burner for later maybe. It's one of those deals that you call for information on it and they just keep calling you back trying to get you to buy now (dont wait till it's too late). I may just have to get nasty with them and tell them I will call them when or if I decide to buy it. I do think it sounds like a great thing but not sure if we are ready for it right now.
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06-06-2007, 08:26 PM | #8 |
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When I did home health care the man I took care of had this. He never needed to use it, as shortly after he got it his condition worsened and they hired me to take care of him. He was the sort who I don't believe would have pushed the button if he was in distress, so I'm not sure it would have been much help there. I do think for someone who wants to live independently but is nervouse about being able to get help if needed, it's a good option.
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Angie, I've had more variety in jobs than I almost dare to admit. That's what happens when you're my age and have a restless spirit I guess. That's where my screen name "Tink" came from... I TINKER in many things, master none.
The home health care lasted less than 2 yrs and was something I just fell into. I got a call from a friend asking if I'd be interested in the job because she had been asked in church whether she knew anyone who might be willing to hire out. She and I had taken EMT training together, and had worked as CNAs together, and she knew I wasn't working at the time. It was truly one of the most pleasant experiences I've had. I really fell in love with the gentleman I took care of and his family. As his condition worsened, I was put in charge of hiring, scheduling, and supervising others to provide round the clock care for him. He was a wonderful man who really appreciated being able to stay in his own home in spite of his medical problems. What's cool is that my oldest dd, who is a nurse, also does home care. She takes care of an 11 yr old who is on a ventilator and other high tech things. She too loves her work. It really is something where you get as much as you give.
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That's wonderful Tink. I'm glad you were able to get so much out of the experience and that your daughter is able to do it as well. I bet that gives the two of you a whole new understanding of each other, not to mention a lot more to talk about.
I think it's good to have a lot of different experiences...it often makes for a more rounded person who can be empathetic to many different types of people. It's cute how you came up with your sn. Very clever. I like it.
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I have never heard of it, but sounds interesting.
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You might get in touch with AARP (American Association of Retired Professionals).
There is a huge ad on the back page of the June, 2007 AARP bulletin for Life Alert. Their web address is www.aarp.org By the way, get ready girls - they send you AARP materials on your 50th birthday. They should wait a couple of months until you settle into being 50!
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LoL Judy. How funny. Now I know what to look forward to for the big 5-0...my AARP info. lol.
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