Need lead on device for individuals with medical issues: where to find out more

Mike 03

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Thu May-28-09 05:02 PM
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Need lead on device for individuals with medical issues: where to find out more

Edited on Thu May-28-09 05:07 PM by Mike 03

Last night my father fell over in the middle of the night and was unable to get up, even with the help of my mother. He has been very weakened by chemo. He told me that he was not sure he would even have been able to get to a phone, and that it was lucky my mother happened to be there.

He mentioned that he had heard about devices people could wear on the wrist or neck to alert authorities if they were in need of help but unable to get to a phone.

Does anyone know a bit of information on such devices, or where I could learn more, or even something to "search" on in Google? I have never seen such a device, but I have vague memories of having heard advertisements for such a thing. Any help on this would be appreciated.

If this exists, it is a brilliant idea!

ON EDIT:

Okay, I found some stuff online! Sorry.

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bicentennial_baby

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Thu May-28-09 05:03 PM
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1. My Dad gets his through the local Visiting Nurse's Association

Edited on Thu May-28-09 05:04 PM by bicentennial_baby

I'd check there. :)

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shanine

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Thu May-28-09 05:05 PM
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2. called a "lifeline" in Mass eom

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Mike 03

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Thu May-28-09 05:08 PM
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3. Yes, I just found a reference to this on the internet and will follow up. Thx. NT

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DJ13

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Thu May-28-09 05:08 PM
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4. LifeStation

http://www.lifestation.com/?Gtop51=Lifeline&broad-A7
Medical Alert Systems for Seniors by LifeStation�

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Kerrytravelers

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Thu May-28-09 05:09 PM
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5. I've seen the commercials on tv for Lifeline by Philips.

LifelineSystems by Philips.

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JuniperLea

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Thu May-28-09 05:12 PM
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6. You're a good son, Mike. eom

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Stephanie

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Thu May-28-09 05:18 PM
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7. My neighbor had one she wore on a cord around her neck

Might have been MedAlert - http://www.medalert.org/

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KT2000

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Thu May-28-09 05:47 PM
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8. Our local hospital

has them, but we only have one hospital. It is handled through senior assistance programs.
I would suggest trying to find one through an agency rather than that private company that advertises on tv in case it would be cheaper.

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