When I learned that 18 hours is the average length of time someone goes without help after a fall, I was shocked. My mom was “lucky” when she fell because she was on the floor for about 4 hours, with a broken hip and a shattered shoulder. If you call that lucky, but it could have been even worse for her.
Being in agony, she could not move an inch to reach a phone to call for help. Would my mom have worn a wrist pendant if we had discussed it with her? I’ll never know for sure because we didn’t even think to have the conversation about it. She was pretty stubborn, so my guess is no.
One of the reasons she and others might be resistant to using personal emergency devices is because years of “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up”
ads have created a stigma about growing older and needing help.
I’m passionate about sharing the innovative solutions and stylish wrist pendants offered by Electronic Caregiver that erase that stigma. I take the time to uncover the concerns and needs of my prospective clients, so that I can recommend the best solution for their lifestyle.
Every innovative solution created by Electronic Caregiver, is designed with today’s families in mind. With 12 million people 65+ living alone, often with families spread all over the country, a personal emergency device is needed now more than ever.
Senior isolation is on the rise, making it harder to know how your loved one is doing each day. I often say that ECG is not your grandma’s medical alert, because not too long ago, her device would have only worked in her home. Now we offer portable devices with built-in GPS, medication reminders, wellness check-ins, vitals monitoring, tele-health and the peace of mind mobile app for family members and caregivers.
Every solution is customized, based on my client’s needs with 24/7 customer support. When someone reaches out to me, they get much more than a device, they get a caring ear, and access to my extensive network of senior services professionals.