As a paramedic, I responded to a few Life Alert calls. All but one of them were false alarms but I think the system was pretty new then since it's been more than twenty years. They have probably improved the system many times over in the past couple of decades.
I’m pretty sure Yvonne and I already explained that our watches had to get used to our movements. At first, if I moved my watch wrist too fast or abruptly it would ask if I fell and I’d have to tell it “no”. It didn’t take long for it to calibrate correctly but it was a pain for a couple of weeks since I do a lot of work with my hands and arms not to mention some of the abrupt moves I make when I’m training at the gym. I guess what I’m getting at is maybe the Life Alert software has improved to do what the Apple Watch does; calibrates the difference between what is normal and abnormal for each person. Dunno though.
I could tell you weren’t doing very well because in the past you reminded us on a continual basis that the anniversary of your birth was coming up. This time I’m reminding you. Happy Early Birthday Hal !!
To all my friends who are using the various "Life Alert" systems, I'm now asking for your recommendations on which system I should order. I have only landline telephone service at my home, so a panic signal from my pushbutton must be able to send the alert out to wherever the receivers are located. As soon as I get your preferences, I'll order that system! Hal, age LXXXV.