Soldato
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Guys, I am looking for some assistance.
An elderly relative is wheelchair bound, and has a habit of guldering at the walls of the room in the hope that other family members either inside or outside of the house will hear him when he needs assistance.
There is often other background noises inside and outside close to the people who may hear him, and often his calls go unheard.
I am wondering if anyone has any ideas on a communication aid that would allow him to alert people he needed assistance, without having to resort to shouting.
When he isn't hear he gets very distressed, and then when someone goes to him a raging argument ensues with whatever person attends, regarding leaving him, not being there immediately, or ignoring him. It is stretching people very thinly.
I was wondering if some sort of press to talk (previous stroke), big buttoned, possible light and able to be worn round the neck device exists, that would link to one of more speakers.
The ability to chat back doesn't have to be critical, but might prove helpful. Almost like a walkie-talkie that someone with poor motor skills could use easily without having to reach or grab from a table.
Like a mic headset that hangs lightly round the neck connected to several speakers and with a press to talk function?
Suggestions please.
An elderly relative is wheelchair bound, and has a habit of guldering at the walls of the room in the hope that other family members either inside or outside of the house will hear him when he needs assistance.
There is often other background noises inside and outside close to the people who may hear him, and often his calls go unheard.
I am wondering if anyone has any ideas on a communication aid that would allow him to alert people he needed assistance, without having to resort to shouting.
When he isn't hear he gets very distressed, and then when someone goes to him a raging argument ensues with whatever person attends, regarding leaving him, not being there immediately, or ignoring him. It is stretching people very thinly.
I was wondering if some sort of press to talk (previous stroke), big buttoned, possible light and able to be worn round the neck device exists, that would link to one of more speakers.
The ability to chat back doesn't have to be critical, but might prove helpful. Almost like a walkie-talkie that someone with poor motor skills could use easily without having to reach or grab from a table.
Like a mic headset that hangs lightly round the neck connected to several speakers and with a press to talk function?
Suggestions please.
