Men Are Welcome, Too

Since my last blogpost, quite a few men have told me "Don't leave men out. We are concerned about our well-being, too."

I agree. Concerns about personal safety and security are not gender-specific. Neither are the dangers. But there are differences.

Not so long ago, an article in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune discussed concerns about the new cell phone service for Sarasota County employees. A county worker who was trimming overgrowth in a rural area fell from his ladder, suffering broken ribs and a concussion. When he regained consciousness, he tried to call for help on the cell phone on his belt.

Suppose this accident had happened at home. Would he have easy access to a phone on his belt? My guess is that many men would. I also guess most women wouldn't. When we get home, we either attach our phones to a charger or leave them in our purses.

What about you? What do you do with your phone when you get home?

I am building a solution to bring peace of mind to anyone with the concern: "if I get sick or injured, how long will it take for someone to notice my absence and come to my aid?" Women living alone are the largest group fitting that description, so my marketing will be primarily directed at them.

But men are welcome, too. I promise the color pink won't appear anywhere.