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Thanks for the info. I have boiled it down to 2 systems: Lifeline and Rescue Alert. Both are close in comparison, but the Rescue Alert has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and seems to have a cheaper start up cost.
I have had the following experience with my clients who required this kind of support: 1. Mom or dad continually forget to wear the pendant and often leave it hanging on the bedpost when they get up in the morning. 2. Mom is afraid to press the button because she doesn't want to cause a fuss or have the neighbors see an ambulance in front of the house 3. Since dialing 911 on the phone is FREE, dad does not think there should be a monthly charge for medical alert services. And he does not want anyone tapping into his banking account 4. Mom is a little hard of hearing (won't wear a hearing aid) even with the phone to her ear so she cannot hear the person who responds to the medical alert (ergo she is afraid to use it even when she needs help) 5. No one that mom or dad know in their peer group admits to having one of these devices so they do not want to be the first.
You get the picture...if your mother is ready to accept a medical alert device and use it properly, then you should do some research.there are a lot of good choices available and the cost is reasonable for the services provided. I would also check into the Insurance Coverage for accidents that occur in the home. Some offer Personal Injury Protection similar to Auto Insurance and cover medical expenses that are not covered by Major Medical or Medicare (e.g. Ambulance, EMT service, in-home rehab devices).
We got Phillps Lifeline for my husband and it was great they call once a month to check it and it is a necklace so it is easy to wear and my son tested it outside and it could be used around the outside of our house except one spot and the botten is a little indented so if you lean against something it does not go off like some do and you will not have the police at your door when you do not need them there is a charge I think it is $39.00 a month taken out of your credit card if you want or maybe they will send you a bill-I am keeping it since I am alone now it makes my son glad that I have it in case I have a problem.
Medical Alert Systems are the best way to make sure parents are independent and safe when you can't be there, and the costs are relatively inexpensive.
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").
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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.
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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.
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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.
1. Mom or dad continually forget to wear the pendant and often leave it hanging on the bedpost when they get up in the morning.
2. Mom is afraid to press the button because she doesn't want to cause a fuss or have the neighbors see an ambulance in front of the house
3. Since dialing 911 on the phone is FREE, dad does not think there should be a monthly charge for medical alert services. And he does not want anyone tapping into his banking account
4. Mom is a little hard of hearing (won't wear a hearing aid) even with the phone to her ear so she cannot hear the person who responds to the medical alert (ergo she is afraid to use it even when she needs help)
5. No one that mom or dad know in their peer group admits to having one of these devices so they do not want to be the first.
You get the picture...if your mother is ready to accept a medical alert device and use it properly, then you should do some research.there are a lot of good choices available and the cost is reasonable for the services provided. I would also check into the Insurance Coverage for accidents that occur in the home. Some offer Personal Injury Protection similar to Auto Insurance and cover medical expenses that are not covered by Major Medical or Medicare (e.g. Ambulance, EMT service, in-home rehab devices).
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Medical Alert Systems are the best way to make sure parents are independent and safe when you can't be there, and the costs are relatively inexpensive.