I was reading a blog recently (and can't for the life of me remember where it was – one of the never-admit-to-aging Baby Boomers Generation moments!). It was about an elderly relative being so healthy for so long and then unexpectedly having a stroke. Leaving my comment about a similar situation in my life, I was reminded again of the importance for those of us in the Sandwich Generation who are caring for elderly parents to be sure they and other beloved seniors have some kind of backup protection when they are home alone.
As I've shared before, and as I mentioned in that comment, this is an area that is especially close to my heart. A dear elderly friend who lived alone had an unexpected stroke in her bathroom. It was three days before she was found and taken to the hospital. She died a few months later.
Up til then, she had been one of the healthiest people I knew – of any age! I can't help but think that if she had been using one of the Jitterbug cell phones for senior citizens
How about your senior parents? Is today a good day to help them be proactive in order to be prepared…just in case? about the Jitterbug cell phone. 
Kaye
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A cell phone is no substitute for a personal emergency medical response (PERS) system, or medical alert system for seniors. In the event of an emergency, seniors need the simplicity of a large, single medical call button that is programed to contact emergency response personnel who have their information. An emergency fall is not the time to wonder if the cell phone is charged, or to remember which buttons to press.
Hi Charlie, Overall I do agree with you. However, the Jitterbug cell phones for senior citizens do offer the simplicity of just pressing 0 and getting a real live operator who has their address and contact phone numbers. And for senior parents who aren’t ready or willing to use a personal emergency medical response system yet (and yes, I have dealt with that
), the Jitterbug is a good option. Plus it gives them a useable tool for other needs. My senior mom makes sure to charge hers daily. And, of course, your emergency pendant would need to be monitored regularly for fresh batteries, as well.
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