Which personal alert devices would be best for my father?
Which personal alert devices would be best for my father? He has tunnel vision in 1 eye and no sight in the other. He can still live in his house, but I'd feel better knowing that he can summon help easily. What programs have care givers tried and have been successful?
Expert Answer
It's hard to chose a personal emergency response or alert system because they're more alike than different. The makes on the market are all pretty similar. Our Caring.com buying guide provides a starting description of these systems, check it out at www.caring.com/buying_guides/personal-emergency-response-systems-pers. My advice is to call a bunch of companies, ask lots of questions, especially about pricing, and go with your gut based on your customer service experience. It's also helpful to remember that PERS (personal emergency response systems) companies offer sales and special deals all the time. Be sure to ask. And good luck. It's sometimes harder to make a buying choice when there's more to choose from. The technology of PERS systems are mostly the same, so you need to look for differences, and the best customer service experience.