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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls
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Thanks. I'll check that out.
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Originally Posted by djchameleon
The Echo Dot or the regular Echo. The activation for it is Alexa. I saw a review that this guy got it for his brother with MS as a bed side companion to play music and answer questions he comes up with. I was thinking maybe there is a way you can hook up the Echo to a set of lights and when they change or turn off then you will know she is trying to get in touch but that doesn't work well if you are already sleeping.
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It's a possibility. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Mord
I just want you to know that ever since I learned about your sister's condition some months ago, she has been in my thoughts. Every time I see your screen name, I immediately think of her and how difficult this must be for the both of you. All my best hopes!
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This means more than you would think. Thank you Mord.
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Originally Posted by Kedvesem
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She has a problem there, as her arms don't really straighten so to use a watch would be hard for her, plus her eyesight is really bad. But thanks for thinking of her, Ked. Appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by GuD
Siri?
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Not available in ROI
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Originally Posted by Janszoon
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Thanks Jansz: will check that out.
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Originally Posted by Oriphiel
Trollheart, straight up, this is the perfect opportunity for you to buy a trained helper monkey. Not only could it relay messages and items between you two, but it would also be adorable as fuck.
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I hate monkeys. Also did you not read the OP? NO ****ING JOKES, THIS IS SERIOUS!
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Originally Posted by Plankton
The first thing I thought of was the Echo. Once you set it up, all she'd have to do is say: "Alexa, call Deryck". If you need any help let me know. I just got one myself last Saturday, and they're neat little gadgets.
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Thanks Plank.
As usual, the simplest solution never presents itself till someone else gets involved. Talk about a low-tech solution! One of her carers posed the question, if she can't see the pendant cos it's down too low (around about her elbow) why not just shorten the cord so that the pendant is closer to her and doesn't swing out of her reach? Duh! Felt like a right idiot! But we've done it and for now, it seems to work. This will of course only be while she is able to exert the kind of pressure you need to actually press the button. After that goes (and it will) we need to start thinking of alternatives, so I'll be checking out all your kind suggestions.
Thanks to all who got involved.
Except Ori. He's a ****.
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