I am lucky in many ways as my husband (age 76) remains fit, fairly energetic (swimming daily, tennis, skiing etc), although he gets disorientated & his short term memory is very poor - and so I try to balance dignity and independence with safety.
Latest issue is mobile phone - he has had an I-phone for years, used largely for phoning me when out, occasional googling, watsapp with daughter abroad (with help), and 'find friends' useful for me when he gets lost. All good except 3 have been lost in as many months, despite my best attempts to keep tracks on them(along with purses, keys etc).
I am wondering whether anyone knows of any reliable other alarm type system that would enable him to call me and vice versa - and locate him - or whether I should persevere with another mobile phone and try new ways of attaching it to his clothes or body.
I am not that computer-literate, so any sources of advice that one can talk to would be appreciated.
Any suggestions welcomed - Joan
Latest issue is mobile phone - he has had an I-phone for years, used largely for phoning me when out, occasional googling, watsapp with daughter abroad (with help), and 'find friends' useful for me when he gets lost. All good except 3 have been lost in as many months, despite my best attempts to keep tracks on them(along with purses, keys etc).
I am wondering whether anyone knows of any reliable other alarm type system that would enable him to call me and vice versa - and locate him - or whether I should persevere with another mobile phone and try new ways of attaching it to his clothes or body.
I am not that computer-literate, so any sources of advice that one can talk to would be appreciated.
Any suggestions welcomed - Joan