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06-05-2007, 09:08 AM
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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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06-05-2007, 09:55 AM
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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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06-05-2007, 10:30 AM
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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
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Thank You
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
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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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06-08-2007, 01:50 PM
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Quote:
 They do such a great job and our customers really love them. That was a wonderful thing for you to have done.
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06-08-2007, 07:15 PM
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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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