I am an 83 year old man who lives alone in my own home.
I frequently fall in my home because of weakness and am unable to get off the floor without assistance. I find it very comforting to have FRED's remote on my person because I am unable to get to the phone. My family also feels more comfortable knowing I have FRED's remote on my person.

I purchased FRED on March 12,1999. On May 29, 1999 I fell. I pushed the button on the remote. Five minuets later the Sheriff knocked on my door. He came in and picked me up and I was ok. I called the distributor who sold me FRED and ask why I did not here 911 on the base unit. He said the switch was probably set for one way communication and it was. I set it for two way communication. I have fallen six times since then and have had two way communication every time.

The second time I fell was July 24, 2000. The response time was within just a few minutes. The sheriff came again and picked me up. There were two officers this time. The next fall, due to weakness, was August 12, 2000. This time the paramedics came. They picked me up and gave me a thorough checkout, vital signs and communication with a doctor. I fell again on September 10th, 2000. The paramedics came again and did the same procedure as the last time. On September 17, 2000 I fell again and again the paramedics came and picked me up. I was ok. They again took the vital signs and notified the emergency doctor. On October 2, 2000 I fell and the paramedics came and did the same as the last time. On December 2nd, 2000 I pushed the button an FRED's remote because I was in great pain inmy lower abdomen. The paramedics responded in five minuets and took me to emergency at Kaiser hospital in Santa Rosa, Ca. The problem was a blocked bowel. They treated me, kept me about three hours, and then sent me home.

To conclude, I am gradually getting stronger however I feel more secure with FRED inmy possession. I highly recommend FRED for anyone who lives alone and is unable toget to a telephone. I am very grateful to the company, [NeoGenesis Marketing], who makes FRED and the people who distribute it. The distributor in my case is Clay Daves who has been very supportive.

Sincerely,

Howard DuCarme
Windsor, Ca 95492