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left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts) Tue Nov 21, 2017, 12:07 PM Nov 2017

I'm looking for advice on buying a 'medical alert system'

I'm 71, live alone, and have health issues.

I'm thinking of getting one of those medical alert systems where I can push a button worn on a cord or wrist device if I need to signal help.

I don't have a landline, nor want to pay for one just for this, so am looking at something that works off my smart phone, wifi, etc.

Any info, suggestions, experiences would be much appreciated.

Thanks

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I'm looking for advice on buying a 'medical alert system' (Original Post) left-of-center2012 Nov 2017 OP

Have you checked lillypaddle Nov 2017 #1

See my responce to this post in 'Disability' bobbieinok Nov 2017 #2

lillypaddle

(9,605 posts)

1. Have you checked

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Tue Nov 21, 2017, 01:24 PM

Nov 2017

with your doc to see if they have any recommendations? Otherwise, I have no idea, but I'd like to hear what you find out.

bobbieinok

(12,858 posts)

2. See my responce to this post in 'Disability'

Reply to lillypaddle (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 21, 2017, 01:40 PM

Nov 2017

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