Mar 23 , 2025

Alone and Injured: Three Days Waiting for Help

Gerry had always been independent. At 78, he lived alone and managed just fine—until the day he didn’t. One evening, he tripped in his kitchen and fell hard. Pain shot through his leg. He tried to move but couldn’t — his hip was broken.

With no phone within reach and no one expecting him, Gerry lay on the cold floor, waiting. Hours turned into days. Dehydrated, in pain, and growing weaker, he feared the worst. It wasn’t until a neighbour noticed his lights had been on for three days that help finally arrived.

Had Gerry been using Solo Alert, the outcome could have been different. A missed check-in would have triggered an alert, notifying his emergency contacts. Help could have come within hours, not days.

Living alone shouldn’t mean being left helpless in an emergency. Solo Alert provides peace of mind, ensuring that if something goes wrong, help isn’t far away.

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Solo Alert is a simple check-in app designed for people who live alone or anyone who wants reassurance that someone will notice if they don’t check in.

You choose your check-in times. If you check in, nothing happens. If you miss one, your trusted contacts are notified.

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