Thought I was losing my mind today!!!!

[JanusAscending]

I was sitting on the couch in the LR watching TV this afternnoon and decided it was time for a nap. Shortly after I stretched out and got comfortable, I heard a voice in the distance calling my name after I heard what sounded like a truck backing up in behind my house. I muted the TV, because I kept hearing "beeps" and people's voices. When I got up to walk down the hall towards my bedroom I heard a woman call my name again. When I arrived at my BR, I realized that somehow I had activated my medic alert button that I wear around my neck. I just had the system installed yesterday, and had totally forgotten about it. Fortunately I got there in time to respond to the call before they sent in the Marines!!! LOL I guess I'll have to take it off when I am laying down, because it is really sensitive evidently. It's comforting to know that it really works though.

[I Have A Dream]

1. I'm so glad that it worked, but I'm concerned about your needing to take it off.

Maybe you can talk to them about what happened to see if they can do something that would resolve the situation without your having to take it off. :(

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[JanusAscending]

3. Well, while I'm in bed, the alarm is actually in reach,

right next to my clock radio. I just have to reach over and tap the button manually. When I'm on the couch, the "necklace" with the alarm button is on the coffee table right within reach. I'm not certain whether it even functions when I'm away from the "base" in my bedroom. We tested it after it was installed yesterday, and it reaches the whole distance of my house (72 ft.) from the kitchen to my bedroom in the back.It's just a matter of getting used to it. since I signed away my equity in my home to the state, I belong to them now, and they are very attentive. I have a physical therapist that comes twice a week, a VN comes twice a week, and I will be getting a homemaker (from where I used to work) coming in to clean two days a week. I have been provided with the Mercedes version of a walker with a seat and a basket. In house oxygen that makes 02 from the room air for my portable canisters. I have a 50 ft. hose that hooks up to it while ambulating. I am getting meals on wheels 5 days a week, and transportation to Dr.'s appts. when needed. All of this to keep me in my home until there is an opening in Sr. housing or nursing home should I have to have the back surgery. I am hooked up by phone to send my vitals every AM before 10 AM. to a "talking scale" a pulse ox (02 saturation device) and a blood pressure cuff. Today an occupational therapist came to see how I was maneuvering around the house, and installed a hand held shower, now I just need my shower bench. My house set up passed with flying colors, so he won't need to come back, Next week I see a psych counselor. So you can see...I've been busy, busy, busy! I've had to set up a calender just so I know who's coming and when!!! It's a little overwhelming at times. I still have three more Dr.'s to see and more tests next week. I'll keep you all posted on my ongoing Saga, and appreciate your thoughts and prayers now, more than ever. LUV YA ALL!

[I Have A Dream]

4. It sounds as though it's very busy but very good!

:)

[Cleita]

2. Dear JA. I'm so sorry.

I hope you find a solution to learning to live with it. I know I went through stuff like this with my husband, who was often wired to stuff, would forget about it and set off alarms. It takes some adjusting but you will adapt to it.

[OneGrassRoot]

5. Your updates are appreciated!!!

You remain in my thoughts and prayers.....

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