11/10/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (177898)
United States
November 10, 2024 1:13am CST
It only took them one day to decide on the appeal....we lost. I won't hear back about the other appeal for a while.
I may have been talking to my husband when he said he was in the room with his wife, Marsha. He has not been moved from his room; and he called his 2nd cousin last night saying she needed to call the cops, etc. I think he has hospital delirium again; but his cousin thinks it's just sundowners. When the sun goes down, elderly people sometimes get confused and delirious. I will find out today when I see him.
BTW, he left his phone on so I called him 3-4 times. He didn't answer.
My medical alert pendant is defective; so I am returning it. I'm still considering Life Alert; but it's around $40+ a month.
Thank you for your continued prayers, support and thoughts.
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@kaylachan (69229)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Nov
I would go for Life alert if you're considering a medical alert device. They have fall detection (some of the newer ones do) and have a pretty good range, too. I know you're not looking forward to a bill, but think about what you need and what you get for the money. Life Alert is a reputable company.
I hope your husband is okay, but it's understandable you can lose track of times and days of the week when it's all the same.
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
10 Nov
I looked at a lot of medical alert devices. Life Alert has a 10-year battery, is waterproof, fall detection, etc. I think it's the best too.
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@MarieCoyle (37104)
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10 Nov
@LindaOHio
That was what my family members had. It actually saved my aunt’s life one time when she had a bad fall. I was so glad she had that. And if you don’t feel safe in the shower you can leave it on. I hope that’s what you get, Linda.
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@kaylachan (69229)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Nov
@LindaOHio And, that's what you want when you'r considering an alert system.
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@much2say (55512)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Nov
Ah, I remember that hospital delirium with my dad - yah, somehow it was heightened in the evenings. Glad you will be visiting your husband today - hope he is ok today. It'd be important to go with a medical alert system that has a good reputation and is reliable. Sending hugs to you both 
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@much2say (55512)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Nov
@LindaOHio Wow - that is a lot - far more than $40 a month 
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
18h
@much2say I signed up with Medical Guardian. With the promotional discounts and paying for a year in advance, it's $48.53 a month.
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
11 Nov
He's OK during the day. Turns out Life Alert is $109 per month. They should be ashamed of themselves. Thanks for the hugs.
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@LadyDuck (471272)
• Switzerland
12 Nov
@LindaOHio - I know, in the beginning it's only from the late afternoon.
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
19h
@LadyDuck I'm just afraid it's going to advance.
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
11 Nov
@rakski He did. He is only bothered in the evening.
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@GardenGerty (160612)
• United States
10 Nov
Insurance is crazy. A life alert will be good for you and $40 is not much to pay for peace of mind.
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@MarieCoyle (37104)
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11 Nov
It's important that Linda has that, she needs the peace of mind of knowing that if she were to fall, she could get help even if she couldn't get up. No, $40 isn't that bad for the safety and peace of mind it would bring.
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
11 Nov
@MarieCoyle Except that they want $109 per month. They called me today.
@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
11 Nov
He was fine when we visited on Sunday.
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@snowy22315 (180387)
• United States
10 Nov
Oh no, I am so sorry about this. It must be so distressing for you..
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@celticeagle (166672)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Nov
If these appeals are like other things it may take more than one.
This confusing at night seems normal. It is rather sad.
Is there no other options but Life Alert and the one you had?
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@celticeagle (166672)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Nov
@LindaOHio .......That's outrageous! I suppose insurance doesn't cover any of that.
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
11 Nov
Life Alert is the best; but turns out they want $109 per month!!!!!!!!!
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
18h
@celticeagle No. Life Alert is taking advantage of seniors. I signed up with Medical Guardian @ $48.53 per month.
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@RasmaSandra (79648)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Nov
I hope you found him feeling better today, He is every in my prayers, Sorry you lost the appeal, Many blessings to you both,
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
11 Nov
Thank you. I'm going to have to ask him to call me during the day.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83954)
• Rupert, Idaho
10 Nov
I am sorry to hear about all of that. Sounds very difficult...
and might be more pricey but if it is the best it might be worth the price?
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83954)
• Rupert, Idaho
11 Nov
@LindaOHio Ouch, that's much higher....40 a month doesn't sound too bad then
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@grenery8 (10193)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
13 Nov
@LindaOHio have a good day
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@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
11 Nov
I hope that you can get the information you needed.
About the Life Alert, that's too expensive for me.
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
11 Nov
It turns out Life Alert is $109 per month!!!!!!
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@FourWalls (67703)
• United States
10 Nov
That switch back to standard time is tough on older people, for certain! He’s also having a hard time of all of this. 
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
11 Nov
He's going to have to start calling me during the day.
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@LeaPea2417 (37350)
• Toccoa, Georgia
10 Nov
Everything you just wrote above depresses me.
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
11 Nov
I'm sorry. Just keeping everyone up to date.
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
11 Nov
What he needs is better care. They hardly ever check on him; and he's getting dehydrated, etc.
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@TheHorse (218463)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Nov
@LindaOHio Odd. How much do they pay you per day for this "care"?
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
12 Nov
@TheHorse Turns out they are rated F by the BBB and there are 14 1-star review by family members or residents.
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@lovebuglena (44504)
• Staten Island, New York
11 Nov
I hope this confusion will pass and that it’s not another serious thing to deal with
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@LindaOHio (177898)
• United States
11 Nov
I guess it's common in elderly people.
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