IAG Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I'm not even kidding I'm thinking of getting one of these things. My friend's sister just had a stroke last week which is my biggest fear. A forum legend who had a stroke a couple years ago said he was so confused couldn't dial 911. It got me thinking.... Living alone sucks from health perspective. Things can happen. We tried to get mom to use one when she lived alone and she refused to wear it..,I'd probably be the only person my age who wants one. Dying of a heart attack wouldn't be the end of the world (well, ok for practical purposes it would be,) but to have a stroke where treatment was delayed and live, would be about the worst thing I can imagine. Do you TGF shut ins that live alone ever think about these things? Maybe we can get a group rate. You don't want to fall down and not be able to get up and put your plays in. But seriously. Anyone buy these for a parent and know a good brand?/service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boatboatboat Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Group rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 This guy was dead 8'years before they found him. http://www.thelocal.fr/20131023/man-found-hanged-at-home-eight-years-after-death It was a suicide, so he wasn't looking to be found, but you get the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IAG Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 ^^^^^^^hahahahahaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Man Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I run stairs daily for cardio and wonder who'd find me if I took a dive. I never see anyone on the stairs and I go 4 x 10 stories a night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I run stairs daily for cardio and wonder who'd find me if I took a dive. I never see anyone on the stairs and I go 4 x 10 stories a night. Maybe hold off on the stair running til your wife/girlfriend gets back from down under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsox24 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 My sister and I got my dad one the last few years of his life and we found it didn't work anywhere near as well as its advertised. When we got it, we pushed the button to test it and waited like 3 minutes before an operator responded. Plus it was supposed to know if the person wearing it fell down, and we tested it for that and that didn't work either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Man Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Maybe hold off on the stair running til your wife/girlfriend gets back from down under. Addicted can't stop that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I'm not even kidding I'm thinking of getting one of these things. My friend's sister just had a stroke last week which is my biggest fear. A forum legend who had a stroke a couple years ago said he was so confused couldn't dial 911. It got me thinking.... Living alone sucks from health perspective. Things can happen. We tried to get mom to use one when she lived alone and she refused to wear it..,I'd probably be the only person my age who wants one. Dying of a heart attack wouldn't be the end of the world (well, ok for practical purposes it would be,) but to have a stroke where treatment was delayed and live, would be about the worst thing I can imagine. Do you TGF shut ins that live alone ever think about these things? Maybe we can get a group rate. You don't want to fall down and not be able to get up and put your plays in. But seriously. Anyone buy these for a parent and know a good brand?/service.OT: Very noticeable lack of chin hair in your avatar. Well balanced hormones are +EV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 My sister and I got my dad one the last few years of his life and we found it didn't work anywhere near as well as its advertised. When we got it, we pushed the button to test it and waited like 3 minutes before an operator responded. Plus it was supposed to know if the person wearing it fell down, and we tested it for that and that didn't work either. Well,that's not very encouraging. OT:Very noticeable lack of chin hair in your avatar.Well balanced hormones are +EV. Haven't been thru menopause yet. Give me time. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Post like this is why I guessed you wore granny panties Get to know your neighbors and keep a celluar phone handyMy friend got one of those things for his mom that hang around neck,when she had an incident that ultimately cost her life they did not respond at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Save money Use cell phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boatboatboat Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 The idea cop is an old person dying can't dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 The idea cop is an old person dying can't dial I call bull shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 OT: Very noticeable lack of chin hair in your avatar. Well balanced hormones are +EV. no hair at all maybe bald like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boatboatboat Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I call bull shitThat's fine. Other advantage to life line, it's worn 24/7 Bed.shower Toliet My mothers worked well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealSlimShady Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Do you TGF shut ins that live alone ever think about these things? Maybe we can get a group rate. You don't want to fall down and not be able to get up and put your plays in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 That's fine. Other advantage to life line, it's worn 24/7 Bed.shower Toliet My mothers worked well Good point. Can't really shower with a cell phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boatboatboat Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 My mom started pressing hers 2 or more times a day. Ask the person who came on if they knew where I was, what channel jeopardy was on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Well,that's not very encouraging. Haven't been thru menopause yet. Give me time. ;)Tucker, let's make a baby while you still can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 My mom started pressing hers 2 or more times a day. Ask the person who came on if they knew where I was, what channel jeopardy was on Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pocketrockets Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Tucker, let's make a baby while you still can out of your league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plommer Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Good point. Can't really shower with a cell phone.bullshit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 out of your leagueI call bullshit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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