Thanks for the replies. Does "Hey Siri Call 911" work even if Siri isn't plugged in?
And we have thought of the LifeAlert type devices. But often there are instances where you don't necessarily want to call 911 and instigate all the hassle that entails -- the involvement of emergency services, the cost of an ambulance, etc... There are many times when he may just need to get the help of a family member, but not necessarily be at the point of needing emergency services. Of course, if he was having a heart-attack or something like that, then definitely we would want him to call 911, but if he simply felt disoriented or confused, or perhaps fell down and couldn't get back up and just needed a family member close by (me or my mom, sister, etc...) to come and help him, it would be nice if we could program his phone to quickly get a hold of us.
I guess, what I am talking about is that gap between a true life-threatening emergency and just needing someone to come and help him. Calling 911 is a big deal, potentially expensive and involves a lot of drama....
--eric
09-25-2015 10:18 AM