PollyannaMom
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Mine is generally in my purse or on the charger. I do bring it upstairs when I go to bed if DH is away for work, though.
It’ll ask you if you need help first. It will only auto dial if you don’t respond within a certain time frame. Years ago I fell into a pile of flagstone (don’t ask, lol) and was black and blue from head to toe. I looked like someone beaten the crap out of me. Several people gave DH the side eye, lol.
For those that carry the iPhone, if you didn’t know you can set it to dial your emergency contacts when you use Emergency SOS. I have my DH, DD and sister in there. You can also have your emergency info show on the lock screen if you are unconscious.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207021https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209053
Awe, that’s awesome. Glad it was helpful.That’s awesome info. My dh is purchasing me one right now. I just didn’t want random calls because of my stupid balance crap. This could literally be a life saver for me.
Your iPhone won’t know but your emergency info will appear on the lock screen for first responders or someone who might find you unresponsive. Trying to open your phone if it’s locked or hitting the SOS will bring it up.How does my iPhone know that I'm unconscious?
It’s as accurate as a FitBit if you carry it in your pocket. I have tested this with the Zip, the Alta and Charge HR. It was within 50-100 steps. The problem comes in when you set it down and forget to pick it back up as most people do. If you’re going for a purposeful walk, it’s good enough. If you want an accurate all day total best to use a dedicated tracker.No but I question how accurate the step count can be. It’s not attached to your body in any way like a Fitbit or something similar.
My DH does this too and it's kind of infuriating.I'm a little surprised people carry it around at home. That really never even occurred to me. I take it out with my keys and wallet when I get home. It's sort of a problem because I usually keep the ringer off and rarely remember to turn it back on when I take it off--and we don't have a landline. Oops.
How about one of those Life Alert necklaces? My beloved but oh-so-stubborn mother paid monthly for one of those systems (at our insistence) for over 20 years yet absolutely refused to ever "press the button" even though she did fall several times and had other incidents that any normal person would have seen as an emergency. God rest her soul - she was a handful.I didn’t know that but I have no desire to have an Apple Watch. It’s good info to have though, so thanks
How about one of those Life Alert necklaces? My beloved but oh-so-stubborn mother paid monthly for one of those systems (at our insistence) for over 20 years yet absolutely refused to ever "press the button" even though she did fall several times and had other incidents that any normal person would have seen as an emergency. God rest her soul - she was a handful.
I'll probably won't. Short of a lottery win I have to work until I'm dead so if I fall, somebody at the office will hopefully notice and help me up.omg I’m not 100 yet LOL
I don’t fall regularly, I just know it’s a possibility and I want to be prepared. It’s more like a worst case scenario. I’m sure at some point way down the road I’ll consider Life Alert.
My grandma wouldn’t “press the button” either. ‘Those damn ambulances cost $800!’ SMH While I’d like to believe if she thought she was going to die she’d push it I highly suspect she didn’t because of that possible bill.My DH does this too and it's kind of infuriating.
As for the phone, as I mentioned upthread I rarely pay any attention to it at home but it is my work phone and I'm on-call 24/7 one week out of eight and then I do have to carry it around and to bed. I don't get that many calls but it still feels like a millstone around my neck.
How about one of those Life Alert necklaces? My beloved but oh-so-stubborn mother paid monthly for one of those systems (at our insistence) for over 20 years yet absolutely refused to ever "press the button" even though she did fall several times and had other incidents that any normal person would have seen as an emergency. God rest her soul - she was a handful.
No but I question how accurate the step count can be. It’s not attached to your body in any way like a Fitbit or something similar.
No. I put it down in the kitchen and forget about it. But I do live in a "farmhouse" so it's only four rooms, all connected by doorways (think a big circle), so I can hear it no matter where I am. I'll answer it or respond to it when I feel like it.
I have to carry and respond to my phone all day at work, and I don't like dealing with it at home.
I do not take it upstairs to bed at night (except when I'm on-call). I don't want my sleep interrupted.