Medicare Support Group
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There's so much wearable technology available right now it’s enough to make your head spin if you don’t know what you’re looking for, even for someone who’s knowledgeable. For many, the various capabilities the newest sports watches have are more than enough — text messaging, answering phone calls, even GPS. But what wearable technology is best-suited for the safety of our seniors? Here’s a compilation of what is available and how to put it to use.
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I got a Emergency Alert device for a few months. It was one of the main ones that are advertised. You press a button if you need help and the wearable part has fall detection. There is a box with the speaker in it for when they respond to an alert. It is important the speaker be able to hear you and you be able to hear the speaker. If they don't get a response from you. They call your contact. There is no place for the box where I am sure the speaker could hear me and me hear it in my apartment. So I sent it back.
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