[Cliff Fr]

What about the "I've fallen and I can't get up" lanyard?

[Remembergoldenrule]

Originally Posted by Pennyt

I have Alexa in our bedrooms, family room and kitchen. If someone falls, all they have to do is say "Alexa call...." that can be a family member or 911. My husband actually used this once when he was sick to ask Alexa to call me from another room. My husband also wears an android watch that will call 911 in the event of a hard fall. One thing we did learn is that if you fall and then move in any way, the watch won't call for help. It has to be a hard fall and you not moving.

Problem is when you can’t speak. Get real medical device with fall detection. We got mom Medical Guardian device after researching all the features and convenience compared to others. We also had lock box in with key put on property (not front door) so EMT can get in door.

[Remembergoldenrule]

Originally Posted by Cliff Fr

What about the "I've fallen and I can't get up" lanyard?

We got mom Medical Guardian with fall detection. We considered it much better than one you mentioned. It was one device nothing extra to take with you when leave home and waterproof and speaker in device. We also got lockbox that Medical Guardian knew location (not on front door) so they could get in house. Added bonus much less expensive. It worked great on several occasions.

[elle123]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

We are both in our upper 70s, in OK health, but who knows?

A main health concern for folks our age is falling. I decided to get a warning system if anyone falls in the bedroom or bathroom. I put several of these small air horns near the floor of rooms in our home. IF we fall, and the other one is in another room - especially at night - press the horn and it emits a shrieking sound. Easy to hear in the house, and perhaps nearby outside.

2 are about $9 on Amazon. I bought 6.

It's simply a tool in case of a fall and we are conscious. Cheap money - hope to never use, but....

If you're that concerned about falling and can afford it purchase a "panic button necklace, or bracelet." There's a monthly subscription.

[elle123]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

We are both in our upper 70s, in OK health, but who knows?

A main health concern for folks our age is falling. I decided to get a warning system if anyone falls in the bedroom or bathroom. I put several of these small air horns near the floor of rooms in our home. IF we fall, and the other one is in another room - especially at night - press the horn and it emits a shrieking sound. Easy to hear in the house, and perhaps nearby outside.

2 are about $9 on Amazon. I bought 6.

It's simply a tool in case of a fall and we are conscious. Cheap money - hope to never use, but....

If you're that concerned about falling and can afford it, purchase a "panic button necklace or bracelet." There's a monthly subscription.

[Skunky1]

Air Horns can be used as self defense as well as a non-lethal safety tool i.e.; ward off would be attackers in your car, golf cart, bicycle, walking etc.

[thelegges]

Actually if the concern is within the house one could buy professional referee whistle. Wear around neck, instead of carrying a can. You can hear that whistle even outside the home.

[MplsPete]

[patfla06]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Maybe Apple didn’t detect because of soft landing? Fracture ribs puncture, and the reason for bus ride to hospital?

Did you tell them you finished 7 more holes with one over and definitely drive yourself to a facility? I have tripped in house ceramic floors, apple watch didn’t respond, but the Alexa in the room did. Sent SOS to the kids and my spouse.

Refereeing hockey in my late 60’s few years ago, ended up with couple of bruise and one questionable rib. Apple responded immediately, but it was all medical personnel on site, just taped up, so I continued the game. Didn’t bother with X-ray until i went to the office on Monday. So much for non checking leagues

Check your Apple app settings maybe fall might be turned off.

I fell twice in my carpeted living room ( shoes got too big after weight loss ) and my
Apple watch asked both times if I was okay.

Carpeting kept me okay but you still feel that concrete slab under the carpet!!

[Topspinmo]

IMO in many cases shoes catch due to side of the sole has straight cut catching on carpet, any uneven surface. IMO flip flops or sandals are even worse. As we age we need to try reduce or changes of falling. Especially as we age and don’t pick or feet up like we use too. IMO footwear very important to reduce change tripping.