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If your elderly parent or family member needs help and you are unable to visit them regularly, personal safety devices for the elderly are an ideal solution. These pendants and watches for the elderly connect the wearer to a 24/7 monitoring team trained to find out what is wrong and arrange for help to arrive as quickly as possible.







Medical Alert System

Often referred to as a Nurse Call system, these devices are designed to send emergency help to seniors when they have a medical issue or are at risk of falling. They usually feature panic buttons on the walls and a home speaker that can be used to communicate with dispatchers.

lone worker alarm Caregivers can also use devices to monitor a loved one's safety, such as motion and door sensors. Smart speakers can be used to check in and provide reminders, while motion and door sensors can detect when someone is up and about during the day.

Seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's are in danger of wandering, so it's important to make sure they can't escape their apartment or home. This is especially true if they're living alone, or if they live in a high-rise building that's difficult to navigate without assistance.

SOS Smartwatch with GPS

SOS smartwatches are becoming more and more popular among seniors as they offer continuous GPS tracking and geo-fencing to safeguard their location and protect their privacy. Many of these devices also allow an authorized contact to call in and communicate with the senior, giving them peace of mind when they are out and about.