Revision as of 03:15, 10 December 2023 by 161.123.33.222 (talk)(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Free personal alarmsIf you are worried about an elderly person's safety, a free personal alarm can be a great solution. They usually come with a large button that can be pressed at any time, day or night, and they will connect the user to a 24/7 monitoring team trained to find out what is wrong and arrange help. Personal medical alarms This might mean contacting a pre-agreed named relative, or emergency services like an ambulance if necessary.Taking Care are one of the UK's leading providers of life-saving personal alarms, and they offer a range of devices that are suitable for people at home and out and about, from the simple pendant to the 'Out-and-About' Alarm Watch, which can be clipped to clothes or a purse, and features GPS technology for the Taking Care team to pinpoint the wearers location.Mace Alert 911 ButtonThis small lanyard-based device has a large, clear button that can be pushed when needed and it automatically calls the police or emergency services on the wearer's behalf, as well as connecting them with a dedicated response team. It also comes with a battery that lasts for five years and is accompanied by a low-battery warning, so the alarm can be replaced quickly should it run out of power.Toplovo Elderly Alarm SystemThis smart alarm system has been designed to be both discreet and easy to use, so it can be used by anyone in the household who lives with an elderly parent. The alarm has an SOS button that sends a recorded message to up to three people, with the option of adding up to nine telephone numbers from family members and friends. The system is also waterproof and pacemaker safe, with a fall detector built into many of the alarm models.