Medical Alerts & Home Sensor Systems:  Older Adult Perspectives

Circle members participate in a lively discussion of 'what works and what doesn't' about their emergency call pendants. Numerous design flaws were identified, including: too large, not comfortable to wear, no voice communication channel, some 'dead zones' - even on campus. Seemingly, more would wear them with an enhanced sense of safety if some of their design ideas were adopted.

The group is introduced to a MobileHelp medical alert device designed as a wristwatch.

Explorer John no longer likes the LifeStation Medical Alert system due to his annoyance with a malfunctioning component.

The group scrutinizes the Lively Great Call emergency call system, an iteration which incorporates several upgrades to its previous models.

The SF Village Longevity Explorer circle plays with and discusses a new product from GreatCall: the Lively wearable activity tracker and medical alert system.

Explorer Brenda reports that although she doesn't have a smartphone, she has a robust medical alert function on her Jitterbug phone, and really likes it.

Do we want a professional responder to answer our medical alert call buttons (for a monthly fee) or do we want them to ring our friends and family (no monthly fee)?

If using a medical alert device is not for everyone, then what type of person is most likely to want one?

Eskaton Village Carmichael Explorers review and handle a variety of personal emergency alert devices which are being studied by Tech-enhanced Life.

The Explorer circle examines and discusses a variety of emergency call devices with the purpose of selecting the ones that best meet their individual needs.

Longevity Explorers at Sequoias, San Francisco have the opportunity to handle and discuss several types of emergency call devices now on the market.

Explorer Kai is seeking a simple device to summon help in an emergency.