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One idea is a battery doorbell. You give Dad the doorbell button so he can push on that to get your attention.... and the ringer itself you place somewhere in the middle of the house so you can hear it.
I had the ringer on a bookcase near the bottom of the stairs, and whenever the cat [yes, the cat] wanted to come in the house, she would step on the doorbell button. Your question just gave me an idea, this same cat recently had a stroke and has trouble walking, I think I will try to see if she will use the doorbell if she wants me to come to her.
Do you mean Dad is in his bedroom and wants to call you in the kitchen?
Do you have a cell phone? If you program its number into speed dial on a phone in Dad's bedroom he'd only have to press that button and your phone would ring. That would even work if you are outside, or in the basement, etc. (Just remember to have the phone on you at all times.)
The kind of baby monitor that lets you listen and also speak could work. You carry the monitor part with you. I used that with my mother. There is the expense to buy the monitor, but there are no continuing fees.
When I was bedbound after surgery once, my husband gave me a very loud whistle. If I needed something I whistled! (It was kind of fun, but I'm glad it only lasted a few days.)
The cell phone and the whistle idea depend on the user having enough cognitive skill to remember to use it. My dear mother never figured out how to press the call button in her nursing home room. When she stayed with me the baby monitor worked because I could hear her stirring in her room. I told just to holler my name if she needed me, but she never once did that.
A motion sensor might be an idea to consider, especially if a big concern is Dad shouldn't get up and walk without help. These can work for a chair or a bed. That is what the nursing home used to be aware when my mother tried to get up from her chair or bed.
Welcome to our forum, Sue! I hope you'll find some meaningful advice and suggestions here.
We have been using the wireless doorbell with great success. The one I purchased came with two buttons. One is on Mom's walker and the other is next to the toilet. The bell part is in the upstairs hallway of the main house.
We purchased from Amazon an alarm system which consisted of a receiver which we kept with us and (2) call buttons with lanyards. We put one lanyard around Dad's neck and the other on his front door so that the caretaker's that were coming in could be announced to us (we live next door). This has worked wonderful for around the house.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I had the ringer on a bookcase near the bottom of the stairs, and whenever the cat [yes, the cat] wanted to come in the house, she would step on the doorbell button. Your question just gave me an idea, this same cat recently had a stroke and has trouble walking, I think I will try to see if she will use the doorbell if she wants me to come to her.
Do you have a cell phone? If you program its number into speed dial on a phone in Dad's bedroom he'd only have to press that button and your phone would ring. That would even work if you are outside, or in the basement, etc. (Just remember to have the phone on you at all times.)
The kind of baby monitor that lets you listen and also speak could work. You carry the monitor part with you. I used that with my mother. There is the expense to buy the monitor, but there are no continuing fees.
When I was bedbound after surgery once, my husband gave me a very loud whistle. If I needed something I whistled! (It was kind of fun, but I'm glad it only lasted a few days.)
The cell phone and the whistle idea depend on the user having enough cognitive skill to remember to use it. My dear mother never figured out how to press the call button in her nursing home room. When she stayed with me the baby monitor worked because I could hear her stirring in her room. I told just to holler my name if she needed me, but she never once did that.
A motion sensor might be an idea to consider, especially if a big concern is Dad shouldn't get up and walk without help. These can work for a chair or a bed. That is what the nursing home used to be aware when my mother tried to get up from her chair or bed.
Welcome to our forum, Sue! I hope you'll find some meaningful advice and suggestions here.