Seizures

[Eltonsilver]

I was wondering had anyone used one of these watches that sends an alert if you fall/collapse? I found my husband collapsed a few weeks ago and then he had seizures in hospital this was 2.5 yrs post a very bad TBI. His meds have been altered and he's fine but I just if anyone had used one of these or had any ideas

[BaronC]

My 88 year old mother has one and they are an excellent idea. My only warning would be that any vigorous movement can cause the alarm to work, such as shaking a towel for instance. Other than that, I can't fault it

[Shreds in reply to BaronC]

Not directly meds related, but for any cyclists out there, the latest Garmin computers have something similar that dials a predetermined number if there is a fall or sudden stop. It also determines your location too. Relies on a mobile phone connection carried by the user to which it is linked.

Only problem that occurred for a friend last year as the cycling club group descended a steep hill and he had a bee hit him and sting him. An abrupt stop saw him trying to quickly call his wife to say he had not had an accident or come off and was ok. But at least it worked.

[Pairofboots]

Hi, I have had a fall alarm system for a number of years now following a series of falls arranged by social services. This also monitors the fire alarm. There is a monthly subscription for the service. It can be a tad sensitive, and can be a tad annoying having to respond to the call handler when it goes off for what seems like no reason. The service can supply two types of call alert, one that is passive that responds to fall, or one that requires the user to press the call button. As far as I am aware you have to have access to a standard phone landline, I don't think they work on the new full fibre broadband systems. There should be a key holder available to respond, and a key safe maybe require for emergency access. Having said all that, having the system seems to have cured my habit of falling , I haven't had a fall since the system was installed.