Am I going overboard?

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My mom just had knee replacement surgery.  She got home from the hospital yesterday and I stayed the night with her.  My SIL, aunt and I are sharing time there taking care of her.  Right now she is there alone, she called to let me know she was going to use the restroom and would call when she got back to the bed.  She forgot to call back.  With our history (dad just died from a massive stroke while no one was home), do you think it would be a good idea to get a camera that I could check from my iPad?  Or am I being paranoid?  

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Oh, and if anyone has one, what brand is it?

[ECB]

Yes, that's going overboard. I thought you were going to ask "would it be too much to call her?". THAT would be reasonable. Putting a camera in to watch her at all times? That's a bit much.

Unless SHE would actually feel safer.

But. I don't know. I get your paranoia after losing your father, but putting "everyone" on 24/7 surveilance really isn't the answer to making sure nothing bad ever happens again.

[sherbanator]

The camera is overboard but what about one of those alert necklaces for when you can't reach a phone.

[dragonfly08]

I understand your concern, but yeah...a camera so you can keep mom under 24/7 surveillance is overboard IMO. Unless, as ECB said, unless it makes your mom feel better to know someone can check up on her.

My mother had double knee replacement a couple of years ago and was able to get herself to and from the bathroom while still in the hospital (not that she was *supposed* to, and her nurse was all over her about it, but she *could* do it). Give her a call in a little while and I'm sure she'll answer.

[angelaa73]

I think she's going to be just fine. Try not to freak out

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Thanks guys, I figured it was too much. I am going to search to see if there is some sort of alarm she could wear. Even that seems excessive, I rationally know she is going to be fine but I get irrational about her safety without my dad there.

[flamingeaux]

can you get her one of those alert necklaces, that she can push a button and will call the police?

[RoxMonster]

I totally understand worrying about her when she is alone, especially after what happened to your dad.

I agree with looking into the alert necklace. Or do you think she'd be up for promising to take her cell phone with her whenever she leaves the bed? I think either one of those options, plus calling to check in if you are concerned would be the way to go.

[emsumm]

Like, without her knowledge???