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3. we live in a retirement community. There are emergency pull cords in every room. EMT's are here in no time!

Sun Jun 14, 2026, 03:41 PM

Jun 14

I used one to call when my husband slipped and fell trying to get to the bathroom, fracturing his ankle bones. they were here so fast!

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do any of you use life aleart. [View all] AllaN01Bear Jun 14 OP

No, but there are lots of alternative services. SheltieLover Jun 14 #1

Call your local senior center & Council on Aging & ask questions SheltieLover Jun 14 #2

me too AllaN01Bear Jun 14 #4

I use one. zanana1 Jun 14 #5

thanks for your insight. AllaN01Bear Jun 14 #6