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Often the fire department would do this. When I called for a "Lift Assist" I would call the non emergency number. After hours the call is usually routed to the 911 dispatcher but I always state that it was a lift assist and not an emergency Call the non emergency number to see if they can change the battery or even replace the unit with a longer life one. You need to provide the unit It is also a good way for them to get to know you, the person you are caring for in the event that you need to call for a "Lift Assist" (usually a free service you can call and ask paramedics to help you get a person up off the floor. they will not transport if there is no injury) You might also contact your local Senior Center and see if they have someone that will do this.
I didn't read her answer and feel like a copycat!! lol Yes that is a good answer DeeAnna, firefighters are the best and this is fire prevention so win-win!!
Is there anyway you can just stop in at the closest fire dept and explain it to them and give them her address. Call the local fire departments local number. NOT 911.
When mom's SA started beeping for a battery change in the middle of the week between visits from us she managed to knock the annoying thing off the ceiling by repeatedly whacking it with a broom🙄. Figuring that anything is better than nothing we resorted to putting several alarms in more accessible locations, much easier to deal with when there was a false alarm too.
I purchased a combo smoke detector/CO2 monitor that doesn't require a battery change for 10 years for 2 locations in my home that are extremely hard to reach. More expensive but worth the money. I'm so relieved to not have to drag out the tall ladder every year now!
Just to add what DeeAnna is saying. I think it is wonderful to call the local fire department!! But you can call 911 and tell them right away it is NOT an emergency and they will connect you to the non emergency line. I’ve done it before. I can’t tell you how many times my mother looks in the phone book for the local police dept or the local fire department. She is always fumbling for a phone number. I said call 911 and tell them right away it is NOT an emergency. They will transfer you over to the non emergency line.
Many fire departments (some local associations--Boy Scouts, Elks Club, etc) have a program where they go out every October and change the batteries in smoke detectors/alarms or put up new ones in the homes of elderly or disabled people. In some towns/cities, once you are on the list, the fire department or Boy Scouts (or whoever) come to your house every year (usually in October) and change the batteries in the smoke detectors/alarms without you calling them. It is a GREAT community service, and it helps to reduce the number of people who are injured or killed during a fire.
Call your local fire department's non-emergency phone number (NOT 911) and ask them if they know of someone who can change the batteries on smoke alarms/detectors for you.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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It is also a good way for them to get to know you, the person you are caring for in the event that you need to call for a "Lift Assist" (usually a free service you can call and ask paramedics to help you get a person up off the floor. they will not transport if there is no injury)
You might also contact your local Senior Center and see if they have someone that will do this.
Yes that is a good answer DeeAnna, firefighters are the best and this is fire prevention so win-win!!
Call your local fire department's non-emergency phone number (NOT 911) and ask them if they know of someone who can change the batteries on smoke alarms/detectors for you.