Logic Mark Freedom Alert emergency dialing pendant

Pros and Cons of using a cell phone or a cordless phone for emergency dialing

Pros	Cons
You can answer calls	You have to dial several numbers to make a call. This may be impossible during a stroke, heart attack or a fall.
You may have already paid for the phone or be paying for it monthly anyway	A cell phone is costing upward from about $25/month
You can dial out and have 2-way conversations	A cell phone does not always have reception. Often reception is poor within well-built older homes
You can call family members, friends or 911	You can only make one call, not multiple calls to family, friend and 911
Your cell phone may (or may not) have GPS to help locate you if you cannot speak with the 911 operator	Cell phones and cordless phones are generally not waterproof. Not recommended to be used close to the shower or bath.
Your cordless phone connects to your landline which can locate you if you are unable to speak to the 911 operator	Cell phones and cordless phones are not meant to be powered on and charged 24/7
You can dial for help as long as you have reception or are within range of the base	A cordless phone only works within range of the base and is may or may not work as far as the mailbox, garden or other places where an emergency call might be needed
You can probably think of more Pros & Cons

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