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Old 11-06-2022, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by KristinFromPA View Post
Hi Villagers! First time posting here, but I have a serious question. TV is promoted as an active community and it's all about living your best life. Do people wear medical alerts here? I live alone and like the idea of having 24/7 protection if I need it. Curious to know how others feel about this topic?
I have one for my husband who has Parkinsons disease. It has never been used but on the rare occasions that I may leave him alone for a short time it would be useful since he cannot use a phone to dial 911. He would only have to press the button. His speach is poor but the company is aware of this. Living alone it would be a good idea if you got into the habit of wearing it around your neck while in the house in case of a fall especially in the shower or bathroom. Ours is waterproof. Having a cell phone is good but only if you carry it around the house with you.