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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
I have never understood why people would pay a monthly fee to call a service that is just going to call 911. Why not carry a cell phone with you at all times? Unless I am missing something.
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You could be missing something, I certainly did. I'm no authority on the various medical alert items and systems, but.... my aunt (thankfully!) is alive today due to a medical alarm medallion she wears like a necklace. She had an unfortunate incident of going unconscious as a result of diabetes. She was able to "crumble" (don't know how to describe it) to the floor rather than fall flat, but could never have managed a cell phone call. The "medallion" senses a "fall" (or in this case a slow collapse) and calls for EMT help. Previous to this, my thoughts were exactly like yours, thought why not just carry a cell phone and make your own call.