Chu 朱May 15, 2024

What does the hivemind here have for recommendations for something to help monitor seniors if they fall or have some kind of health issue? Dad is north of 70 now, mom isn't far behind.

My friend recommended a Garmin watch that has fall detection. Not cheap, but willing to spend if that's the product. Want something that will last a bit and not be instant landfill ready e waste so definitely willing to spend on that front.

Seeing what else people are using and if you'd recommend. Thanks!

Show threadGavin Volure’s Peanut Butter
@chu I’ve fallen hard at least 3 times while wearing an Apple Watch and it completely ignored it each time, so I’d recommend scratching that one off your list. I have a 90 yo mother for whom there’s no techie substitute for daily human interaction. She either loses, ignores, or forgets to charge all devices. I don’t think Silicon Valley can solve old age.
May 15, 2024 at 3:02amWeb