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Free Personal Alarms For Elderly People
Personal alarms can be a lifeline for elderly people, especially those who live alone. They allow them to contact their family, friends or carers with the push of a button.

Most of these devices have a fall detection sensor and will dial from a list of emergency contacts or 911 in case of an accident. They also come with a range of other features.
1. SureSafe 24/7 Connect

The alarm is worn on a pendant or wristband and if your loved one presses the button they will be connected to Taking Care’s 24/7 emergency resolution team. They will ask them a few questions to understand the situation and then either contact your loved ones or the emergency services.

Using mobile phone technology, this 'no landline' alarm system is ideal for homes without a telephone landline such as granny flats, annexes and caravans. This alarm can also include automatic fall detection as an extra.

It’s worn as a pendant or wristband and comes with 12 months of monitoring included in the price. You can choose to pay monthly and continue with this service for as long as it is needed. A GPS tracking feature also helps to ensure your elderly loved one doesn’t wander too far from home by helping to work out their location more quickly than some other alarms. This is particularly useful for those with dementia who might sometimes wander.
2. SureSafe GO

If your elderly loved one falls or feels unwell they can use their medical alarm to call a 24/7 response centre who will be able to speak with them through the clear SOS button on the front of the device or automatically if a fall is detected. The response team will be able to help your loved ones and also provide any necessary assistance that is required, such as calling emergency services or giving you their location on a Google Maps map.

SureSafe GO is a fully mobile alarm system which provides protection wherever your loved one goes, including the garden and on trips out of the house. The device has a GPS tracker which you can monitor online and will notify you when your elderly loved one leaves their home, or the'safe zone' you have set up. This feature is great for anyone who may wander or has dementia, and the device is shower-proof so it can be worn while bathing.
3. SureSafe GO Plus

Many local authorities used to fund alarm systems through their own schemes but these are now being scrapped as funding cuts take hold. Fortunately, private companies like LifeConnect24 offer a service that is available to anyone who requires it.

Their medical alert system comes with a pendant alarm and wristwatch that can be worn around the neck or wrist respectively. Both are lightweight, discreet and easy to wear. When the red button is pressed a care team will call up to three nominated contacts and then, if necessary, the emergency services.

The device also includes a fall alarm sensor that works by measuring movement and determining whether a 'hard' or'soft' fall has occurred. Family and friends can also dial into the device from their app to check on their loved ones, bringing more joined-up care. This is a fantastic option if you're looking for a free personal alarm for the elderly to give them peace of mind.
4. SureSafe Intercom

We offer a range of personal alarms for elderly people which are both reliable and affordable. Our 'Family Monitored' alarms will call your nominated family members or a SureSafe operator and help to get them help quickly. Personal medical alarms AU This is vital as it can reduce suffering, save lives and reduce the cost of hospital bills.

Alternatively, you can opt for an 'Anywhere' alarm like our SureSafe GO that works away from home using GPS. This means your elderly relative will be protected while they go shopping, visiting friends or taking a stroll in the garden. If they press the SOS button we will send your nominated contacts a map of their location to help them find them.

Knowing that at the touch of a button, help is at hand gives your loved one the confidence to leave the house and get on with their day. Our lightweight and discreet alarms also mean that your relative won't feel self-conscious wearing it.
Homepage: https://personalmedicalalarms.com.au/