BIDE has helped me care for my mother‑in‑law
I care for my mother‑in‑law, Margaret, who is 78 years old. She lives with several health conditions and is very frail. Over the past year she has experienced multiple falls, and her most recent fall resulted in a fractured pelvis.
After the fracture, Margaret struggled to bear weight and couldn’t walk or move around without support or a wheelchair. At night she would often wake up and try to get out of bed, believing she was able to stand, even though physically she couldn’t. This mismatch between what her mind wanted to do and what her body could manage was leading to dangerous falls.
I came across a YouTube video about Bide and immediately felt it could help. I hoped it would gently remind Margaret to stay in bed and alert my father‑in‑law if she tried to get up on her own.
I ordered Bide online, and it arrived within the week. With guidance from Tom, I was able to set it up quickly and easily. The device uses a sensor, so when Margaret woke during the night, it played a recorded message in my voice, and we added a second message in my sister‑in‑law’s voice. Hearing a familiar, reassuring voice helped Margaret understand she shouldn’t get out of bed alone, and it alerted my father‑in‑law to go to her.
Since using Bide, Margaret has had no further night‑time falls.
This small device, sitting quietly on her bedside table and offering a comforting reminder, has made a significant difference. From ordering to setup, the whole process was straightforward, and Tom provided excellent support whenever needed.