Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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I highly recommend some type of fall alert device, especially for people who live alone. Even if you are not a fall risk, a medical emergency can happen to any of us at our age.
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The new apple iPhones can determine if you have been in a crash too and call 911 and knows your gps coordinates. |
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The technology of medical alert necklaces was all there was at one time, but now you are better off getting an Apple Watch with calling capabilities. You can dial 911 from your wrist and it will have your emergency contact info and even your last BP and heart rate.
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The Villages introduced a new program called CHIRP (Community Help Initiative Response Program) for those of you who walk alone (or with your dog) at off hours. This is meant of outside only. You wear this lariat around your neck, and if you fall and need help, there's a whistle you can blow. You can get one at the district office at Sumter Landing (The Breezeway between Starbucks & Johnny Rockets) or call 352-753-0550. It's free to all Villagers.
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Absolutely! It's the course of safety (especially for "seasoned citizens") to always keep one's cellphone within reachable distance whether or not wearing a fall-detection device. If you are able to use the phone, you will have the maximum possible control over the handling of your situation, who is notified about it, and whether or not you want assistance.
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There are also Android versions of what commenters have been talking about with the watches & voice activated devices. Samsung smart watches have fall detection. But as with other commenters the watches have value, but are best used in combination with other methods, ie: voice activation & neck pendants.
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I wear an iwatch . When I fell the operator calls and alert first responders. My husband and daughter are also alerted with a GPS picture of my location and the adddess. Best Buy will set up your emergency contacts and there is no monthly fee.
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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.
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Keyless door lock
Regarding emergency personnel to get into the home, would a keyless door lock work? If you were injured and could give them the number or your emergency contacts could give it to them, then they could get in. I don’t know if emergency personnel would have a way to use a special code to get in. If there was a special code, posting it here would not be the best idea.
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