Peace of mind, wherever you are
If you’re worried about you or a loved one having a fall, Eldercare has a range of safety solutions that can help
We all like the feeling of knowing there’s someone there to lend a hand if we find ourselves in need of help. And it’s the same when it comes to our loved ones, especially if they’re not as steady on their feet as they once were.
Pendant alarms are definitely one of the best ways to feel reassured that there’s someone around to help you, or your loved one, should anything happen at home or in the garden. But they’re not the only option, and given the fact they only work within a 50 metre radius of the alarm base, it’s also a good idea to look into what else could bring you some peace of mind while you’re out and about. More than 8,000 people fall each day and while not all of these happen at home many do occur while we’re on the go, which is where Eldercare’s great range of mobile safety solutions come in handy. Whether you’re just popping to the shops for a pint of milk, visiting a friend or going further afield, with one of their mobile devices in your pocket you can feel comforted that you’re covered should you find yourself in a sticky situation.
Eldercare’s mobile safety solutions range from simple mobile phones with SOS assistance buttons to more sophisticated smart phone devices that can track where you are. Many have large screens and easy-to-read buttons. And the best bit is you don’t have to be a technology whizz to use them. In most cases it’s just a question of remembering to keep your device charged (or asking a friend to do it) and pressing a simple SOS button in an emergency and someone from Eldercare’s Control Centre will get you the help you need. It’s as simple as that.
Given Eldercare deal with one million calls every year from people who need a bit of assistance, you can rest assured that the person on the other end of the line helping you out knows exactly what they’re doing. If you prefer, some of the devices also allow you to add other contacts to your device, such as neighbours or family members, so you can easily and quickly reach out to them in times of an emergency, too. Also if you or a loved one fall away from home in a place you don’t know you can rely on the handy GPS technology fitted in many of the devices to flag up to the control centre where you are and get you help as soon as possible.