
Do you need a Medical Alarm?
Having trouble deciding if a medical alarm service is right for you or someone you care about? Read through the following 8 statements and answer “YES” or “NO”.
- Has this person ever been hospitalized, experienced a fall or required emergency medical assistance?
- Does this person use a wheelchair, cane or other device to assist with movement on a daily basis?
- Does this person live alone? If the person does not live alone, do they spend more than 4 hours alone during the day or night?
- Does this person take medication on a daily basis?
- Does this person wish to remain in their home and live independently?
- Does caring for this person cause you stress and worry, wondering whether they will be okay if you're not around?
- Does this person have a chronic medical condition that could require an increasing amount of care?
- Does this person require assistance with regular daily routine activities like cooking, cleaning, bathing or eating?
Tally your totals. If you answered “YES” to more than 3 of these questions, this person will benefit from a LifeCall Medical Alarm System.
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