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My 88-year-old father-in-law lives with us. I am concerned that if he fell at night or felt ill, we wouldn't hear him. I am looking for a way for him to reach us, but think he wouldn't wear a pendant consistently, especially when he goes to the bathroom at night. He also forgets to carry his cell phone so that isn't a good option.


Can anyone recommend a free system to use in the house that has a wrist band? Any other suggestions would be welcomed also.


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Go onto Nextdoor.com and ask someone if they have a baby monitor to donate to you. New ones that are sound-only are about $30-$60 at places like Target, Walmart, etc.
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Some of my 'freebie' cheats include:

- having bells hanging on doors, along stair banisters - you'll always know his travels!

- any cordless (or corded) microphone (a must for all Karaoke enthusiasts) connected to home hifi/PA will help you hear any shuffles and grumbles

- if you have some rudimentary electrical skill (audio electronics, not mains power!), you can fashion a crude pressure switch on his bed that connects to a doorbell for early warning

- motion detector lights (free if you relocate them!) can be triggered in his room but turn on in yours

- placing a 'kitty bell' around his ankle might also give enough of a tinkle... when he is off for a tinkle ;)
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My Apple 7 smartwatch has a feature that notices a fall and asks if the person is okay. I think it will call an emergency number or 911 if necessary. I haven’t had to use this feature but bought the watch because it’s included and I might need it someday.
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