911 button??

[pmanton]

My wife is losing her eyesight. She has macular degeneration and will eventually be blind. I want to get her something that she could wear around her neck and push a button to bring the medics.

We're 86 and 84 and both of us have had helicopter rides to the hospital. So it is a real concern. If I'm down she would be in deep trouble .

Thanks for your ideas.

 

[SMSgt]

Life Alert.

 

[Alk8944]

There are several "Medical Alert" systems available. Just "Google medical alert buttons and you will find many! Here is a link that will give you several:

Compare The Best Medical Alert Buttons of 2025

 

[Rudi]

Those medic alert things work well. Had one for my mom.

 

[Bekeart]

Will get advice form SWMBO

SWMBO now has two Panic Buttons - that's my description.

She will be able to explain how she negotiated much lower price than first quoted.

I think it was just saying no - and holding out for lower price

Bekeart

Will PM later this morning with brands and final negotiated prices.

 

[DWalt]

My now-deceased MIL had one we got for her at the local CVS. It had a monthly monitoring fee that was fairly reasonable but I do not remember how much it was. It was never needed.

 

[Yendor357]

On your Apple iPhone, you simply hold down the “Home “ button for a couple of seconds, and then say “Call 911”. There’s your 911 button.