One member's recent sleep related injury prompted a discussion about the possibility of finding yourself incapacitated with no one in the immediate area to assist you. Some suggestions were made about how to handle those situations including:
- Keeping your cell phone with you 24/7 via a lanyard or velcro wrist or arm band
- Using a service like one of the following could provide a possible solution: Rescue Alert Life Alert Medical Alarm (These are just a few of the listings found when you search for emergency medical alarm & panic button system. Some of these services can be set up to call a family member when you press your "panic button" before any emergency services are called. There is a monthly fee for all of these services.)
- Contact your local fire department or police department, especially if you live alone, and make them aware of your situation and concerns. See if they have any suggestions.
- Another thought was to set up something like a baby monitor to allow verbal communication from different parts of the residence.
It was a very interesting meeting with a lot of good information shared.
Looking forward to a great meeting in February.
Looking forward to a great meeting in February.
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