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How to Choose the Best Personal Alarm for Elderly Parents and Their Families
Personal alarms provide peace of mind to both elderly parents and their families. panic button for elderly While some older people may perceive getting an alarm as an invasion of independence, other family members might interpret it as being sent in order to help.

Select an alarm with large buttons and intuitive controls for those with limited mobility or cognitive abilities, with GPS capability and two-way communication features being added as bonuses.
1. Taking Care Anywhere Personal Alarm

The Taking Care Anywhere Personal Alarm offers all of the essential features necessary for an elderly alert device to be truly useful, including 24/7 monitoring and a waterproof pendant that can be worn around either neck or wrist. In addition, this device includes fall detection, GPS tracking and two-way communication for those at a higher risk of falls as well as those who prefer direct communication with loved ones.

Personal alarms provide elderly individuals with independence by giving them confidence that help is just a click away - providing an increase in physical health, mental wellbeing, and overall quality of life.

No matter what lifestyle you lead, there is an alarm suitable for seniors' mobile or home use that fits any need and lifestyle. Use features to narrow down your choices such as fall detection, SOS buttons with family & friends apps and fully mobile GPS alarms that can meet these criteria - and more!
2. Careline SOS GPS Alarm

One-touch personal alarms provide older people with quick and immediate assistance in the event of falls, illness or medical emergencies. Many of our alarms also feature automatic fall detection technology which recognises falls without needing to press SOS; this feature significantly shortens response times following falls while increasing chances of recovery after injuries have occurred.

An alarm with GPS capability can be especially beneficial to elderly loved ones who tend to wander or become lost. These alarms work wherever a mobile signal can be received and come in both pendant and wrist wearable formats; you can even wear one while showering!

All our careline GPS alarms feature microphones and automatic fall detection, providing your loved one with the option of calling for help no matter where they are - be it home, out walking their dog or visiting friends. This peace of mind for families while assuring users they can remain independent for longer.
3. GreatCall Lively Mobile Plus

Formerly known as GreatCall and now part of Best Buy Health since 2015 (when they acquired it), this manufacturer provides mobile medical alert devices compatible with popular technologies like Alexa and Apple Watches. In addition, Jitterbug Smart2 and Jitterbug Flip 2 smartphones for seniors looking to maintain independence outside their homes can also be purchased.

In case of a fall, users can use their device to call for help by pressing the help button and connecting to our 24/7 monitoring center; an agent will assess their situation and offer appropriate assistance. Our 5Star Urgent Response team accesses user emergency profiles as well as contacts or notes created through GreatCall Link online service to make sure they receive assistance that suits their situation.

We were impressed to see that the device's help button could be pressed for as long as needed to connect with a live agent, something not typically offered by other companies which typically require users to press it for only certain amounts of seconds before connecting with someone live.
4. Philips Lifeline GoSafe 2

Philips Lifeline has earned an excellent reputation for their customer service, and their systems are reported to be reliable. Their monitoring center responds promptly and their equipment is easy to use; additionally, Philips also offers add-on devices like medication dispensers which make life easier for seniors with complex medication regimens.

Philips offers two medical alert systems - their HomeSafe landline system and GoSafe mobile device can both be used inside or outside the home and connect to a 24/7 monitoring center, with HomeSafe featuring fall detection functionality while GoSafe 2 features waterproof construction with built-in GPS for indoor positioning or when signals are weak.

Philips Lifeline is one of the oldest and best-known medical alert brands. They offer packages tailored specifically for monthly contracts or can be purchased individually; their emergency response team speaks multiple languages for quick responses; as well as offering free trials of their services and offering discounted pricing to AARP members; customers must also test out all help button ranges - an innovative concept which few other companies do!
5. SureSafe

SureSafe Personal Alarm connects directly with family, friends and neighbours should a user fall or become unwell, either via a button press or automatically when it detects abnormal activity such as no movement for extended periods.

The device connects directly to a traditional telephone landline without requiring new sockets or interfering with existing phone connections, with no monthly monitoring charges and only the cost of equipment (not services) applied. Furthermore, they offer no-landline alarms suitable for granny-flats, annexes, caravans and other homes without landlines as an additional service offering.


You can add the Friends & Family feature to their alarm so up to three nominated individuals can be called at once should the wearer become incapacitated and cannot reach them directly.

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