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justhanginon

(3,310 posts)
Mon Jun 10, 2024, 01:35 PM Jun 2024

I am 87 and as I approach old age, I would like some advice or reviews of medical alert plans such as medical guardian,

ADT etc. As I look at ads they all look pretty much the same but it seems like there is a lot of hidden info that would be useful to know before signing up.
Thanks in advance.

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I am 87 and as I approach old age, I would like some advice or reviews of medical alert plans such as medical guardian, (Original Post) justhanginon Jun 2024 OP
I'm a bit younger but also curious wryter2000 Jun 2024 #1
I haven't pursued this topic much as yet, but have been told that some alarms can No Vested Interest Jun 2024 #3
Good luck wryter2000 Jun 2024 #4
My Mother had the ADT service. It worked great Turbineguy Jun 2024 #2
Good for you! You're 87 and just now approaching marybourg Jun 2024 #5

wryter2000

(47,101 posts)
1. I'm a bit younger but also curious
Mon Jun 10, 2024, 01:43 PM
Jun 2024

I don't know what one of those things can do for me that my cell phone won't. A friend recently had a stroke, and her phone got her all the help she needed.

I guess if it's around your neck, you don't have to reach for it.

No Vested Interest

(5,186 posts)
3. I haven't pursued this topic much as yet, but have been told that some alarms can
Mon Jun 10, 2024, 04:48 PM
Jun 2024

also be worn on the wrist, similar to fitbit, etc.
I personally don't carry my phone around with me all the time- it's in my purse and infrequently used. Am personally adverse to wearing/carrying devices on my person at all times, though I recognize their usefulness in an emergency.

Turbineguy

(38,077 posts)
2. My Mother had the ADT service. It worked great
Mon Jun 10, 2024, 02:27 PM
Jun 2024

I had been after her for a few years to get something and she finally did. She didn't tell me though.

One morning I got a call "Hi, this is ADT!" "You're selling me an alarm system at 5:30 in the morning?"

That's how I found out she'd signed up.

marybourg

(12,942 posts)
5. Good for you! You're 87 and just now approaching
Tue Jun 11, 2024, 12:14 AM
Jun 2024

Old Age!

If you have a landline, there are pendants that are actual small extension landline phones. Like all landline extensions, they have no monthly fee. Google Logic Mark. I’ve been using one for about 10 years. I’m younger than you, but approached old age earlier. 😉

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