I'm working with a PALS who lives alone in a remote rural area (no cell service). She will not get a medical alert system because she has repeatedly said she's not comfortable with the possibility that someone could eavesdrop on her through the base unit.

She understands that she needs a way of alerting neighbors or family in the event of a fall or emergency and carries around a cordless phone. However, (apart from the possibility of the cordless phone falling out of reach) changes in her hands and fingers are limiting her ability to use a conventional phone.

--She's been told that the possibility of someone eavesdropping is very remote.

--General phone access is being addressed, but the ability to get to an adapted phone in the event of a fall is still a significant concern.

Does anyone know of a solution that would allow her to contact neighbors or family (or emergency services) which doesn't require an operator/base station, doesn't rely on cell service, and has auto fall-detect?

Quite a quandary.

Kendra McInturf, MS, CCC-SLP | Assistive Technology Services Coordinator

The ALS Association | Oregon and SW Washington Chapter

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