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My MIL has been told she should get a medical alert system, as she lives alone. A necklace vs bracelet? With or without fall detector? Calls directly to 911 vs calling family first? Anything that I should know when considering a device?
If MIL needs medical alert system, I would encourage you to consider a monitored security system like SimpliSafe. You can get a basic system for a couple hundred of dollars that would include a panic button and a couple of smoke detectors with basic monitoring is $15 a month. Later you can add entry (door or windows) monitors. Or a complete system is less than $500.
SimpliSafe a wireless system where only the base needs electrical power and it has a battery backup that runs for 24 hours without power. It uses a cellular connection (included in monthly monitoring fee) to call out. The monitoring devices run on batteries and are installed with double sided tape - so anyone can get these up and running.
The system can be setup to send text or email messages for specific devices. I have the monitor on my mother's bedroom door send me a text message when it is opened so I know my mother is up and moving in the house, You can even add security cameras that can be viewed over the internet; I have a couple in common rooms so I can check on my Mom when I'm away from home.
There are other systems out there in the same price range. Some have a dialer that can be set to dial a list of numbers in a custom order so you can have the system call neighbors and family members and avoid a monthly monitoring fee.
I think when someone needs a panic button (I paste a HELP label on these), they are usually at the point where a monitored system with a smoke detector is a good idea too. The elderly often sleep soundly enough the noise from a smoke detector won't wake them.
My Dad uses "Great Call". It's small, attaches to shirt or belt loop, simple to use and it works anywhere! It has a charger, so I leave it on the charger at night or when not in use. So many medical alerts have distance limits, but Great Call goes where you go. Just push the button and someone answers immediately. I am so pleased with it! It's very affordable too. Good luck finding somethings that works for you!
Thank you. My problem is my MIL lives in a very rural area. Cellular reception at her house is very limited. We went with Qmedic. It has a landline option.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
SimpliSafe a wireless system where only the base needs electrical power and it has a battery backup that runs for 24 hours without power. It uses a cellular connection (included in monthly monitoring fee) to call out. The monitoring devices run on batteries and are installed with double sided tape - so anyone can get these up and running.
The system can be setup to send text or email messages for specific devices. I have the monitor on my mother's bedroom door send me a text message when it is opened so I know my mother is up and moving in the house, You can even add security cameras that can be viewed over the internet; I have a couple in common rooms so I can check on my Mom when I'm away from home.
There are other systems out there in the same price range. Some have a dialer that can be set to dial a list of numbers in a custom order so you can have the system call neighbors and family members and avoid a monthly monitoring fee.
I think when someone needs a panic button (I paste a HELP label on these), they are usually at the point where a monitored system with a smoke detector is a good idea too. The elderly often sleep soundly enough the noise from a smoke detector won't wake them.