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infmom
12/30/08

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Wow, I could use one of those right now. My husband loves to park in our only bathroom and read. Set a timer to set off a good loud alarm and get him the heck out of there!
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GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid
12/30/08

@infmom: Find a remote control switch/outlet(check after Christmas sales) and hook whatever you want into it(blender/strobe light/It's a Barbara Striesand Christmas CD,etc...). I used to have one in the bathroom in my garage. I could turn a space heater on as I was walking towards it.
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OMG! Ponies!
12/30/08

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Great. Just what I wanted - a doorknob that looks like a bomb.
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GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid
12/30/08

@OMG! Ponies!: I think it looks BSG-ish.
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discounteggroll
12/30/08

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implement a snooze button, because old people take super-long dumps also (albeit nothing generally comes out)
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GadgetPlayPissedSomebodyOff
12/30/08

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Just get your "old" a "Panic Button" to wear like the lady in the infamous commercial. Undoubtedly cheaper (you're probably paying a monthly fee either way), works in all rooms of the house, and is not nearly as failure prone due to its lack of a steep (for an "old") learning curve. The only downside is if your "old" would become unconscious without hitting the button. You could add a feature that beeped at preset intervals that required a response from the "old" to prevent the alarm from going out.

I'm having lunch with my maternal "old" today. I hope she doesn't need anything, or become inconvenient in any way.
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GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid
12/30/08

@GadgetPlay: They had a system for cops where if they were knocked down, it would automatically radio for help. I saw this many moons ago, so maybe it's made the civilian market by now.
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Curves
12/30/08

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The only trouble is trying to train seniors to use it or to get them to close the door in the first place.
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GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid
12/30/08

@Curves: I find using Lawrence Welk Liver Snaps as a treat/reward greatly helps in the training process.
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GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid
12/30/08

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Since I moved one of the cats litterboxes into the bathroom to teach them how to use the toilet, I haven't closed my bathroom door. Besides, I'm in there for longer than 20 minutes, especially if the book is good.
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