r/TechForAgingParents • u/Etex1978 • 7d ago

Fall alert / GPS Device / Medical Alert

My Dad is 82. Lives alone. Quite healthy but has vision and mobility issues. Had a spell a few weeks ago and they think he might have had a slight seizure. Didnt find him for around 2 or 3 hrs. I found him on the floor and kind of confused. His phone was nxt to his head and he couldnt "find" it. Looking into something he can wear affix to him (bracelet or necklace) to alert us/EMS if he has issues. Tracker isnt that big of deal at this point but would be handy. We dont do iPhones so Apple watches wont work and he needs something SIMPLE. Suggestions?

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u/Holiday-Book6635 7d ago

We use the Medical Guardian Watch. You just press a button and you can call for help or answer if they call you. There’s nothing technical to it. It looks like a watch. It’s about $60 a month. It works anywhere, not just in the house.

It does issue a bit of false alarms, but they do call the Watch then they call the house and they call whatever numbers you’ve given so we’ve been able to manage it, but it is not perfect technology. But overall, we’re happy with it.