It has been brought to my attention that as my mother's illness progresses, she will not be cognitively aware enough to push a Medic Alert button to call help. Also, even now when she is capable of pushing the button it notifies an outside company not the caregiver she is living with. I need suggestions regarding how she let's the caregiver know she needs her if the caregiver is outside. A whistle has been suggested but I was told that that was not the best idea by someone with the Alzheimer's Association and in management within the ElderCare case management system.
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It's true that most medical alert alarms worn on the body aren't useful after the cognitive levels fall. As for just alerting the live-in caregiver, I don't know if there is an option other than him or her consistently checking on your mother. Does anyone here on the forum have a suggestion?
Thanks,
Carol
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As for when the caregiver is outside, make sure she has a cellphone and the service will call her.
If your mom has fallen several times, the better answer is to have the caregiver assist her with a walking belt and a walker or cane every time she gets up.