[CaptJohn]

Originally Posted by Sable99

I bought a wireless, desktop doorbell system. I think it was less than $30. I took the push button part of the doorbell system and glued it to an ID lariat -- the kind that has a clip on it and you can pull it out. In other words, instead of installing it on the outside of our house, we clipped it to his shirt pocket and he could pull out the string and push the button when he needed us. We laid the sound part of the doorbell system at the edge of the open staircase to our lower level. Our condo is over 3,000 square feet and you could hear the bell throughout the entire house, the deck and the lower patio.

This little concoction worked great for us. Dad has passed away but Mom has it on her night stand in case she needs help at night. I always thought this would be a great invention for someone.

Excellent creative idea!
I'll pass that along to a friend with an invalid mother at home. She's afraid to go outside for a minute and be out of contact.