Medical alert systems with cell call capability.

My sister and I, in different locations, both each recently got pacemakers.  Both live alone, in our 70s, considering getting medical alert systems.  I researched  and found they are all safe with pacemakers, but only seem to consider home-based systems that have pendant that connects to base to home phone via bluetooth.  Since we both are still active and get out, we were considering the on-the-go models that have built-in cell call capability with GPS and and fall-detection.  But, worn on a pendant, it seems the cell phone call capability right over the heart, would not be allowed.  Anything I look up seems to ignore all but the home-based systems.
Anyone have any info or thoughts on this?

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Hi and welcome!

by Lavender - 2024-08-09 18:04:26

My neighbor has one that's somehow tied to an app on his phone. It goes wherever he is. He wears nothing around the neck. It is a bracelet. 
 

He did fall and was unable to move to get help. He laid on the floor a full day until a nephew went to the house and broke in to find him. After that, his sons set him up with whatever this is. He doesn't have to press a button. He fell after getting this and it then asked him aloud if he wants them to call an ambulance. If he didn't answer, it would do so. He doesn't have a pacemaker. But the point being, he doesn't wear anything around his neck. 

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