Personal Alarm Watch For Elderly People

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Most personal alarms are in pendant or smartwatch form and have a large SOS button that can be easily pressed in an emergency. They can also be connected to a UK-based call centre for extra support.

Our Taking Care Anywhere Personal Alarm uses GPS tracking and connects with nominated family members (or carers) upon pressing the SOS button. personal alarm for elderly nz This allows elderly people to stay independent for longer in their own homes.

Peace of Mind

A personal alarm for the elderly is a useful device that allows an individual to call for help with the press of a button. It will connect to a 24/7 response centre who can then contact emergency services or a nominated family member.

Some alarms even feature technology which can automatically detect a fall and will trigger the SOS alert without it having to be manually pressed. This is a great addition as it can mean that the alarm can get help to your loved one quicker and could save lives.

Other features include the ability to connect to your nominated contacts directly (not just a 24-hour monitored response centre) as well as GPS tracking which can allow loved ones to set up'safe zones' and be alerted if the user moves out of these areas. This can give an elderly individual the confidence to leave home and live their life, safe in the knowledge that they are covered for any unexpected emergencies.

Confidence





Personal alarms are a great confidence booster for elderly people who might worry about being alone, especially if they don’t have family close by. It means they can go out and about with confidence knowing that if something does happen they can call for help.

Taking Care’s stylish Solo watch looks like a smartwatch but provides a direct link to an emergency monitoring team 24/7. When the emergency button is pressed it sends a signal to your emergency contacts and the local ambulance service, along with your location.

It also features GPS safe zones that alert your loved ones if the watch moves outside of specified areas. This can help reassure family members and friends that your loved one is safe. It also has a built-in fall sensor that will automatically send an emergency call to MePACS if it detects a fall, based on speed, impact and height. Many other features are included such as video calling and messaging and bonus health apps too.

personal panic alarm nz Reassurance

If you’re concerned about your elderly loved ones living alone, a Personal Alarm Watch can provide reassurance. The watch works by connecting to a 24/7 careline through the user’s mobile phone signal, so if they need help they can call an operator right away.

The operators can talk to them through the device and help them with whatever they need. Whether it’s calling friends and family, getting emergency services or arranging for a lift to the nearest shop, hospital or cafe.

There are several models available, so you can choose the one that suits your needs. For example, if your loved one has mobility issues or is at risk of falls, opt for a model with fall detection. This can quickly detect a fall and send an alert to the care team. Alternatively, there are more basic pendant models with large SOS buttons and simple interfaces. Some have GPS so that loved ones can set up ‘safe zones’ and get alerted if the wearer moves outside these areas.

Getting Help

A personal alarm is a small device that enables the wearer to contact emergency services at the touch of a button. It can be used by elderly people, those living alone, solo workers, people with disabilities and anyone who is recovering from surgery or illness.

The main type of personal alarms available are monitored devices. These are linked to a 24/7 response centre and when the SOS button is pressed a trained response team will talk to the wearer through their device, assess the situation and get them help – whether that’s calling family or friends for assistance, contacting emergency services or a carer.

Some devices have built-in fall detection which will detect a fall and automatically send out an alert to friends, family or the monitoring centre. This feature is particularly important for those who live with a fall risk and are unable to push the SOS button themselves. Some providers even offer a free trial of their personal alarm service so that you can try before you buy.

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