My apartment building’s intent
Is to be where folk age in place
We covenant to have each other’s back
And enjoy our golden years in peace
An accoutrement worn by most
Is a bracelet-cum-alarm device
That sends out a call to the EMS squad
If its owner suffers a fall
I am an odd-person-out
This bracelet does not suit my style
Reminder of what might possibly be
Cramps the notion I want to live free
Then an accident occurred
Someone fell and could not get back up
Wearing no bracelet she could not call for help
And remained on the floor several days (She’s O.K.)
My son hearing about her dire fate
Questioned where I keep my cellphone
I said “Home in a drawer.” He replied
“Well, you should wear it around your neck.”
Hearing my objections he had an idea.
“Mom, how about getting Alexa?
Then if you fall she can send out the call
And EMS will come out and get ya’.”
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Wow! Great idea! You need something!
Yes. This is a great solution.
My son lives in supported living and wont we wear his bracelet, my mum didnt used to wear her pendant, you are in good company I think but I guess it pays to keep it on. Lovely poem x
Enjoyed your comment.Thanks.
You capture the details of this thing we call old so clearly. I completely understand your resistance to your days being monitored 24/7. All my best to you.
Thanks, JoHanna. Old age is a peculiar balance of freedom and safety.
awesome idea, just hope she doesn’t order you a pizza by mistake 🙂 no falls allowed! That solves that 🙂
Well, I wouldn’t mind a pizza. I’m with you “no falls allowed” and haven’t so far. It’s my children who worry about me, and people who wear alarm bracelets. 🙂
Now that is a great idea!!!!!
Thanks, Lynn. And it works!
I am sure it does
I think that is a fair compromise all ’round… You won’t feel so “tethered”… 😉
Yes, tethered is a great word to describe my feeling. Thanks, Dale.
🙂
I actually had to look up “Alexa”.
With GPS we get a backseat driver. Now with Alexa… so much more.
I know what I’ll do. I leak out the word that I’ve a million dollars stashed away. That’ll ensure I get many daily visitors 🙂
LOL 🙂