Well, I'm back after a spell away. I apologize for not communicating over that period of absence.

[Dtail]

Good to see you back Aja. Rock and roll, live long and prosper.

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No tongue waggle?

 

[street]

Glad to have you back!! Sounds like you got things fixed up and read to go.
Glad all turned out well.

 

[Surewhitey]

Living alone and taking a tumble took pop. Definitely look at some kind of alert system.

Glad you're OK.

 

[MarieIG]

So glad to see you back! We missed you. Please take care of yourself!

 

[Gremlin]

It’s so good to hear from you. And, ack, what a rollercoaster health ride you’ve been on. Sounds like you are slowly getting them addressed. We are all pulling for you and sending well wishes.

 

[pb4uski]

Glad that you are back and that you seem to be on the road to recovery. It's a bitch getting old, eh?

I remembered that you were from Texas but just noticed that you are in Conroe. My sister and BIL spend the winter in their condo in Montgomery, near the April Sound Country Club.

 

[pb4uski]

Living alone and taking a tumble took pop. Definitely look at some kind of alert system. ...

A neighbor who I didn't know well was found dead in his condo a few years ago. He had been there for a few days.

It prompted us to set up a check-in text with a widow we know. She, DW and I and another couple are on a group text. The widow sends us all a text when she gets up in the morning. I have a reminder on my phone asking if she checked in today each day at 10am. If we haven't received a text from her that day we follow up with a text to her, a phone call or a visit. Very simple and it works like a charm.

 

[audreyh1]

So glad to see you back and thanks for checking in!

Sorry about your troubles. Bummer!

Wow pretty scary about your temporary vision loss. Glad you got it checked out and they were able to find the underlying problems. Smart to go to the ER.

 

[Chuckanut]

Thanks for all the kind replies. Now I am looking into a "fall notification" device since living alone is not good. The neurologist suggested I get one in case I take a header in the house. My Fitbit does not have this feature and my dog can't use the phone.

I got the cheapest Apple Watch I could find ( a series 8 “on sale” at Costco. Since I have an iPhone it fits in quite well. I have the fall notification turned on and it will notify three people if I fall and don’t tell it not to notify them. It will also to send an SOS if need help and can’t get to a phone. Compared to the devices that require a monthly fee it’s a lot cheaper after the initial cost of the watch is amortized.

I think the Apple Watch SE also has the fall notification, and it is even cheaper these days. Well a bit cheaper. Nothing Apple sells is inexpensive.

 

[Jerry1]

Glad you're back and doing well enough to engage with the group again. It does seem like when things go bad, they pile on. You certainly had your share and a family matter on top of all that - oh man. Wishing you a good recovery and resolution to any other matters you have to handle. Take care of yourself.

 

[RetiredAndLovingIt]

Glad you're back. I had googled your name and saw that you had commented on another site a while after you'd been MIA here so just figured you needed some time away. Take care and sorry to hear you're having both health and family problems at the same time. I have heard that both Android and Apple can miss slow falls. If you have any old unused cell phones you can add them to your WiFi and leave them plugged in around the house. I believe that you can always call 911 on them even with no service.

 

[Gumby]

Glad you're back. I had googled your name and saw that you had commented on another site a while after you'd been MIA here so just figured you needed some time away. Take care and sorry to hear you're having both health and family problems at the same time. I have heard that both Android and Apple can miss slow falls. If you have any old unused cell phones you can add them to your WiFi and leave them plugged in around the house. I believe that you can always call 911 on them even with no service.

I would suggest a neck lanyard for the phone; I do that on vacation. Then you always have it with you. Just choose a thick one so it doesn't cut into your neck.

 

[ivinsfan]

I am so sorry for your troubles..I'm happy you checked back in so we can give you whatever support you need. Family issues are really difficult and I find posters here are very compassionate. But for now, Welcome Back!

 

[Koolau]

We were worried about you. SO glad you are back!

 

[Alan]

Welcome back aja, really good to hear from you but it really sounds like you’ve been through the wringer.

 

[gattara]

Glad the surprise health issues have been addressed and you are okay. We were concerned. Thanks for checking in.

 

[NgineER]

welcome back - sounds like you had quite an adventure

 

[wmc1000]

Good to hear you are on the mend. For me tamsulosin along with atorvastatin means I have to wait a few seconds when I stand up to find my equilibrium or I tend to get just a bit lightheaded and have to hold on to something. And I am only 71!

 

[disneysteve]

Welcome back. Scary stuff. Glad you’re okay. And I hope the family issue gets better soon.

 

[Koolau]

Feel free to share as much or as little as is comfortable. We are here to listen. Blessings.

 

[simple girl]

It prompted us to set up a check-in text with a widow we know. She, DW and I and another couple are on a group text. The widow sends us all a text when she gets up in the morning. I have a reminder on my phone asking if she checked in today each day at 10am. If we haven't received a text from her that day we follow up with a text to her, a phone call or a visit. Very simple and it works like a charm.

I have set up the same system with my brother, who lives alone, and has had both adrenal glands removed. He can have an adrenal crisis unexpectedly which can be quite deadly. Last year I had to call an ambulance and thank goodness, it saved his life.

It really works...plus...it's kinda nice in that it forces us to keep in touch daily, lol!

 

[simple girl]

Glad you are back and have checked in! Sounds like quite an ordeal. Please keep us posted as to how you are doing!

 

[FIYes]

I have a Samsung Galaxy Watch and I stumbled. It started to call 911 before I stopped it. So I can confirm that works. Some sort of fall detection device is a good idea for someone who lives alone.

 

[Teacher Terry]

So glad you are back and okay. I was worried about you too. Last year my kids convinced me to get an Apple Watch because of the fall notifications. Also they insisted I put Siri on my phone so I can tell it to dial for help if for instance I couldn’t get out of bed. Prior I never slept with the phone in my bedroom.

I understand about the personal issues as one of my 3 kids has caused me much anxiety because of his relapses and blowing up his life after a period of everything going well. Thank goodness my other two bring me much joy.

 

[38Chevy454]

Good to hear you are back and on the mend. I concur with some type of fall detection device, the Apple watch or similar seems a good idea.

Hope you get the family issues worked out, that is something you do not need.