jrod Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 An older friend has been experiencing falls lately, today being the most recent. Was on the floor almost 3 hours. Is anyone familiar with any 'Medic Alert'-type personal safety systems here? One recommendation seems to no longer have personal systems (like those one wears around the neck or as a wristwatch), only home alarms. Any contact information for such providers is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solajijic Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Use just a basic TelCel phone with pre-programmed friend, neighbor, doctor and Cruz Roja numbers. It probably isn't hard to figure a way to hang it around your neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adafromhavana Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 www.VidaAlarms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaChula Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 www.VidaAlarms.combVida Alarms is no longer in business. I was told SOSE has "I've fallen and I can't gets up" buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adafromhavana Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 b Vida Alarms is no longer in business. I was told SOSE has "I've fallen and I can't gets up" buttons. Thanks! I didn't know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I just ordered a small boat whistle from Amazon. Says it can be heard for at least one mile. Do not have it yet, but was only nine dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 The original suggestion is good but if I was in trouble and did not have my glasses on I would be scr.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajijicbound Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 This looks like a good idea. Connects with to the patients phone and calls others phones when person needs it. http://www.hiprotector.com/pers.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexpat06 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Amazon.com has any number of devices which you carry on your person and they call from your phone to designated numbers. Those would probably work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambrit10 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Bryan of Vida Alarms is still trying to make a go of it with a rebranded business called Vida Assistance (bryan.vidaassistance@gmail.com, 331 157 5561). He no longer has full home security systems but he still offers a pager sized device you can carry with you that, when you hold a button down, calls him directly and then acts as a mobile phone so you can speak to him. He will then call an ambulance or make any other arrangements you need. I have a feeling he would come get you himself if he needed to, he's that nice a guy. Speaks great Spanish so can communicate with emergency services and facilitate medical arrangements, too. He can also call the police for you. The device even has a GPS so if you're on the road and have a problem (and can get a cell phone signal) he can call the Green Angels and tell them where you are. I can't tell you how much this will cost if you want to sign up now since I'm still on a "grandfathered" plan from when the company was still Vida Alarms. Also, it's just him right now since he's trying to build it back up. Don't know if this would work but it's worth contacting him. I'd love to see him succeed. I've never seen anyone put so much effort into keeping a business going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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