I thought they said something like 800’ but don’t quote me on it and it’d vary somewhat depending on walls, etc. It was enough to reach to the street in front (actually, I think across the street), the backyard, and throughout her house (small house). </p>
<p>We ordered it and a tech came out and installed it (included in the monthly cost) and when doing that they made sure it reached everywhere on her property and to the street.</p>
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fishymom - You’re right about having the mental faculties in place to think of pressing the button but maybe you should take a look at this one from Lifeline for your parents since it can automatically detect a fall and will alarm even if the button’s not pressed.</p>
<p>My mother had a Lifeline (the necklace kind). She had a couple of falls before getting it and decided that the $50/month was worth it. She lived alone.<br>
She has passed away now but used the Lifeline twice in the last nine months she was alive.
One of those times, the Lifeline literally saved her life.</p>
<p>Hiding a key outside in a baggie is fine as long as no one you don’t want inside can find it. For older parents living in dicey neighborhoods, as some do, I would hesitate to leave an unsecured key. I found a key safe at Home Depot with a combination lock that you can afix to something sturdy like a water pipe or a railing. In an emergency, you can give the first responder the combo.</p>