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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;−&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Personal alarms provide &lt;/del&gt;elderly &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;people with the reassurance of knowing &lt;/del&gt;help &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;is only a button press away. Many modern devices have added benefit of fall detection&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;They can also choose &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fully mobile option &lt;/del&gt;that &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;works outside &lt;/del&gt;of the home&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;. This will alert family members or a monitoring centre for assistance&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Taking Care&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;personal alarm provides &lt;/del&gt;the elderly &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;with a way &lt;/del&gt;to call for help &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;when they need it&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;These devices are worn as a necklace or wristband and can be activated by pressing a button located on the &lt;/del&gt;device&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;. A signal is sent &lt;/del&gt;to a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;monitoring &lt;/del&gt;centre &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;that &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;dispatch emergency services and &lt;/del&gt;contact the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;user’s loved ones. This &lt;/del&gt;is &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;especially valuable for elderly individuals who have a tendency to fall or suffer from other accidents&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;[https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/&lt;/del&gt;fall&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;-&lt;/del&gt;detection&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;-alarms/ fall alarm for elderly] A Taking Care personal alarm is a great option for older adults who want &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;remain independent &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;live at home longer&lt;/del&gt;. This &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;company &lt;/del&gt;is the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;first Which? Trusted Trader Approved provider &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;personal alarms and has three UK-based Emergency Resolution Centres. [https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/medical-alert/ buy personal alarm] The company offers a 24-hour monitored service and can be called via their freephone number or a mobile app. Depending on &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;severity of the call, a representative can speak with the user through their alarm equipment and provide them with the assistance they need&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;These &lt;/del&gt;devices can be &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;expensive&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;but &lt;/del&gt;they &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;are worth it for the peace of mind they offer. Besides providing an easy way &lt;/del&gt;to call &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;for help, they &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;also give the user and their family members a sense of security&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Moreover, many companies have packages &lt;/del&gt;that &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;include &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;range of additional features. For instance&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;some have fall detection and GPS technology, while others have a built-in smoke detector&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Careline&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Careline &lt;/del&gt;personal &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;alarms offer elderly people and their families the peace of mind that &lt;/del&gt;help &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;is only a button press away. Their lightweight pendants are worn around the neck &lt;/del&gt;or &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;wrist and can be activated &lt;/del&gt;by &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;pressing a button. The alarm user is then connected to a 24/7 care team who will assess the situation and send help if needed&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;This &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;include calling friends&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;family, or the emergency services if necessary. Careline also provide &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;range &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;home security gadgets to prevent burglaries and help with medication management, including PillTime, a free NHS online pharmacy delivery service for the elderly and vulnerable&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A personal alarm is a small wearable device that an older person can use to contact help &lt;/del&gt;in &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the event of a fall, if they become lost, &lt;/del&gt;or &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;if they feel unwell. The device usually consists of &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;base unit&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a pendant, and a 24-hour monitoring service. The alarm user can call the monitoring service by pressing a &lt;/del&gt;button &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;on &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;pendant or the base unit&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Taking Care provides &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;variety of personal alarms that are suitable for different needs, and they vary in price, distance range, wearable options, warranty, and other features&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Taking Care &lt;/del&gt;is &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a leading provider of elderly alarms, &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;they are &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;UK’s first Which? Trusted Trader approved alarm company&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;They &lt;/del&gt;have &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;an excellent customer rating &lt;/del&gt;and a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;wide range &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;products &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;suit individual needs, and their personal alarms are fully guaranteed for life&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;[https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/geo-fencing/ dementia tracker] In addition&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;they are able to offer a risk-free home trial and a one&lt;/del&gt;-&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;off set-up fee of PS35&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Age UK&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A &lt;/del&gt;personal alarm &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;for elderly people provides security to get out &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;about, and confidence that help is always close at hand. The device works by connecting a &lt;/del&gt;loved &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;one to an emergency response team via a simple button &lt;/del&gt;that can be &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;worn as &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;pendant or on a wrist band&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;This can be especially useful for those with health issues such as dementia, epilepsy and diabetes who &lt;/del&gt;may have &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;to leave &lt;/del&gt;the house &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;in case of an emergency&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Many elderly relatives are reluctant to leave the &lt;/del&gt;home &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;for fear of falling &lt;/del&gt;or &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;getting lost&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Having &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;added security of &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;personal alarm can give them the confidence &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;do the things they enjoy such as walking around the local park, going shopping or catching up &lt;/del&gt;with &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;friends. Some alarms also feature a GPS tracker and two-way communication which can allow &lt;/del&gt;family members &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;to contact a loved one if they’ve not been back home for a while, helping to prevent the risk of hypothermia or dehydration&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Age UK’s commercial arm&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;AgeCo Limited, sells products and services designed for later life with &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;profits given &lt;/del&gt;to the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;charity Age UK&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Its range of personal alarms includes the first Which? Trusted Trader approved service which offers an easy &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;use lightweight pendant that can be worn on &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;wrist &lt;/del&gt;or &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;on a lanyard around the neck. Pressing the button connects a &lt;/del&gt;loved one &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;to an expert in their home who can assist with a fall, medical emergency or other health issue.&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;MePACS&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;If you’re concerned about an elderly relative living alone at home, an &lt;/del&gt;alarm &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;can be &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;great solution&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;These devices provide a link to emergency services and &lt;/del&gt;help your &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;family member feel safer &lt;/del&gt;in their &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;own home&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;with the assurance that help is only &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;button press away. It’s best &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;introduce the alarm early, before &lt;/del&gt;they &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;need it, so they can get used to using it. This will also give you peace of mind that they’ll know how to use it in an &lt;/del&gt;emergency.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Unlike other &lt;/del&gt;personal alarms&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;, &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;MePACS mobile device is guaranteed &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;connect with &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;real person when activated&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;This allows &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;operator &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;assess the situation and contact either caretakers &lt;/del&gt;or &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;emergency services as required. They can also stay on the line to keep the dependent reassured and on the phone until help arrives&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A MePACS &lt;/del&gt;mobile &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;alarm can &lt;/del&gt;also &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;pinpoint a dependent’s &lt;/del&gt;location &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;in Australia via GPS technology&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;which reduces the time it takes for an ambulance to reach them&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;This has been proven to be &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;cost-saving strategy in comparison to non-triage-based systems.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Doreen from Melbourne says her MePACS home alarm has given her and her daughter peace of mind knowing that &lt;/del&gt;if &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;she were to fall or become unwell while at home&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;help is only a push &lt;/del&gt;of a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;button away. This is especially important as Doreen lives on a five &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a half acre block in &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Yarra Valley and could easily become lost or injured&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;An &lt;/ins&gt;elderly &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;alarm will make your parents feel safer at home and will reduce anxiety around falling, which in turn can &lt;/ins&gt;help &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;them stay active&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Choose &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;24/7 monitored alarm &lt;/ins&gt;that &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;connects to a response centre with the press of one button. This provides protection in and out &lt;/ins&gt;of the home&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;, with GPS tracking and fall detection&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Peace of mind&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Personal Alarm Watch is an excellent way for &lt;/ins&gt;the elderly to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;stay independent, live as freely as they want and have peace of mind that if something happens they can &lt;/ins&gt;call for help. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;The &lt;/ins&gt;device &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;will link &lt;/ins&gt;to a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;call &lt;/ins&gt;centre &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;which will be monitored 24/7, and they &lt;/ins&gt;can contact &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;nominated contacts or even &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;ambulance service if it &lt;/ins&gt;is &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;required&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Most of the modern day alarms also come with &lt;/ins&gt;fall detection &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;capabilities which will automatically send out an alert &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;your loved ones &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;emergency services if they’ve had a fall&lt;/ins&gt;. This is &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;especially important as falls are &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;leading cause &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;injuries for &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;elderly&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some of the &lt;/ins&gt;devices &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;also have GPS tracking and a pedometer to track movements. They &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;also &lt;/ins&gt;be &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;worn outside the home&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;and &lt;/ins&gt;they &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;will still connect &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a &lt;/ins&gt;call &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;centre who &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;contact nominated contacts or emergency services if needed&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;The best part is &lt;/ins&gt;that &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;these devices are discreet and look like &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;normal watch&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;so nobody will know they’re wearing one&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Safety&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A &lt;/ins&gt;personal &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;alarm provides a quick route to &lt;/ins&gt;help &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;for seniors who live alone, &lt;/ins&gt;or &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;spend long periods of time &lt;/ins&gt;by &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;themselves&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;It &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;alleviate anxieties around asking for assistance&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fostering &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;stronger sense &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;independence&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Most alarms come &lt;/ins&gt;in &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;pendant &lt;/ins&gt;or &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;watch form and feature &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;big&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;easy to access ‘SOS’ &lt;/ins&gt;button &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;that’s pressed when &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;elderly person needs assistance&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;This will raise an alert that’s directly linked to &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;24/7 resolution team who will work out what steps to take&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;They can call loved ones, and if the person &lt;/ins&gt;is &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;unconscious or unable to talk the emergency dispatch will be called. They’ll also offer support &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;advice to &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;user&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some devices &lt;/ins&gt;have &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;added safety measures such as GPS tracking &lt;/ins&gt;and a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall sensor that will detect hard falls even if the alert button isn’t pushed, giving extra peace &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;mind &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;elderly people&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;These features can be included as part of the package&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;or as optional add&lt;/ins&gt;-&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;ons&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Comfort&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Many elderly people feel safer when they wear a &lt;/ins&gt;personal alarm and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;their &lt;/ins&gt;loved &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;ones know &lt;/ins&gt;that &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;they &lt;/ins&gt;can be &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;reached at the touch of &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;button&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;They &lt;/ins&gt;may &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;also &lt;/ins&gt;have &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;less fear of leaving &lt;/ins&gt;the house &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;knowing that help is just a call away&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;The simple alarm works through a landline at &lt;/ins&gt;home &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;and can be worn as a pendant &lt;/ins&gt;or &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;wristband&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;When &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;SOS button is pressed it will send &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;signal &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Taking Care’s 24/7 help team who will communicate &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;designated emergency contacts like &lt;/ins&gt;family members.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;There are a range of add-on features available for those who want a bit more security such as GPS tracking&lt;/ins&gt;, the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;ability &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;talk through &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;device, family and friend apps and more&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Filter by feature &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;find &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;right senior alarm for you &lt;/ins&gt;or &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;your elderly &lt;/ins&gt;loved one&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;!&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Privacy&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;While every personal &lt;/ins&gt;alarm &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;is made &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;little differently, they all aim to do the same thing&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;[https://blogfreely.net/crowdapple1/sick-building-syndrome fall alarm] They &lt;/ins&gt;help &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;keep &lt;/ins&gt;your &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;elderly loved ones safe &lt;/ins&gt;in their &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;homes&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;giving them &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;simple way &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;call for help if &lt;/ins&gt;they &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall or are having a medical &lt;/ins&gt;emergency.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Most &lt;/ins&gt;personal alarms &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;have &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;large button that can be pressed to send an emergency alert &lt;/ins&gt;to a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;monitoring team&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;They’ll then work out what is happening and alert &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;appropriate people &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;come to your aid, like a neighbour &lt;/ins&gt;or &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;ambulance&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Many &lt;/ins&gt;mobile &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;personal alarms &lt;/ins&gt;also &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;have GPS tracking. They’ll monitor your elderly loved one’s &lt;/ins&gt;location, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;working out whether they’ve left a defined area around their home&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;They’ll even notify &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;monitoring team &lt;/ins&gt;if &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;it detects any unusual behavioural changes&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;so they can check on your elderly loved one. Some &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;these features require &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;subscription &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;access to &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;wearer’s location data, so it’s important to look into any privacy measures that are available before you buy&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
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				&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;diff-lineno&quot; id=&quot;mw-diff-left-l1&quot; &gt;Zeile 1:&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;−&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Most personal &lt;/del&gt;alarms &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;are in pendant or smartwatch form and have &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;large SOS &lt;/del&gt;button &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;that can be easily pressed in an emergency&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;They can also be connected to a UK-based call centre for extra support&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Our Taking Care Anywhere Personal Alarm uses GPS tracking and connects with nominated &lt;/del&gt;family members &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;(&lt;/del&gt;or &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;carers) upon pressing the SOS button. This allows elderly people to stay independent &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;longer in their own homes&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Peace of Mind&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A personal alarm &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;for &lt;/del&gt;the elderly &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;is &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;useful device that allows an individual &lt;/del&gt;to call for help &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;with the press of &lt;/del&gt;a button. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;[https://maps.app.goo.gl/ot7rsuTHh17JKFrE6 trackers for people with dementia] It will connect &lt;/del&gt;to a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;24/7 response &lt;/del&gt;centre &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;who &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;then contact &lt;/del&gt;emergency services or &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a nominated family member&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some &lt;/del&gt;alarms &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;even feature technology which can automatically detect &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;will trigger &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;SOS &lt;/del&gt;alert &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;without it having to &lt;/del&gt;be &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;manually pressed&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;This is &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;great addition as it &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;mean that &lt;/del&gt;the alarm &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;can get help to your loved one quicker &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;could save lives&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Other features include the ability to connect to your nominated contacts directly (not just a 24-hour monitored response centre) as well as GPS tracking which &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;allow loved ones to set up'safe zones' and &lt;/del&gt;be &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;alerted if &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;user moves out &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;these areas&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;This &lt;/del&gt;can give &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;an elderly individual &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;confidence to leave home &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;live &lt;/del&gt;their &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;life&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;safe &lt;/del&gt;in &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the knowledge that they are covered for any unexpected emergencies&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Confidence&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Personal &lt;/del&gt;alarms are a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;great confidence booster for elderly people &lt;/del&gt;who &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;might worry about being alone&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;especially &lt;/del&gt;if &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;they don’t have family close by&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;It means they can go out &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;about &lt;/del&gt;with &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;confidence knowing that if something does happen they can call &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;help&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Taking Care’s stylish Solo watch looks like &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;smartwatch but provides &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;direct link to an emergency &lt;/del&gt;monitoring &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;team 24/7&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;When &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;emergency &lt;/del&gt;button &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;is pressed it sends &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;signal to your emergency contacts &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the local ambulance service&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;along with your location&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;It also features GPS safe zones that alert your loved ones if &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;watch moves outside of specified areas&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;This can help reassure family members &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;friends that your loved one is safe. It also has &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;built-in fall sensor that will automatically send an emergency call &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;MePACS if it detects a fall&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;based on speed, impact &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;height&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Many other features &lt;/del&gt;are &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;included such as video calling &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;messaging and bonus health apps too&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Reassurance&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;If you’re concerned &lt;/del&gt;about &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;your elderly loved ones living alone&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a Personal Alarm Watch can provide reassurance&lt;/del&gt;. The &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;watch &lt;/del&gt;works by connecting to a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;24/7 careline through &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;user’s mobile phone signal, so if they need help they can call &lt;/del&gt;an &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;operator right away&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;The operators &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;talk &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;them through &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;device and help them &lt;/del&gt;with &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;whatever they need&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Whether it’s calling friends &lt;/del&gt;and family&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;, getting emergency services or arranging &lt;/del&gt;for a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;lift &lt;/del&gt;to the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;nearest shop, hospital &lt;/del&gt;or &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;cafe&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;There are several models available&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;so you can choose the one that suits your needs. For example&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;if your loved one has mobility issues or is at risk of falls, opt &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a model &lt;/del&gt;with &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall detection&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;This &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;quickly detect &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall and send an alert to &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;care team&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Alternatively, there are more basic pendant models with large SOS buttons and simple interfaces. Some have GPS so that &lt;/del&gt;loved &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;ones &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;set up ‘safe zones’ and get alerted if the wearer moves outside these areas&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Getting Help&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A personal &lt;/del&gt;alarm &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;is &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;small device that enables the wearer &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;contact &lt;/del&gt;emergency services &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;at &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;touch of &lt;/del&gt;a button. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;It &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;be &lt;/del&gt;used &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;by elderly people, those living alone, solo workers, people with disabilities and anyone who is recovering from surgery or illness&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;The main type of &lt;/del&gt;personal alarms &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;available are monitored devices. These are linked &lt;/del&gt;to a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;24/7 response centre and &lt;/del&gt;when the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;SOS button is pressed a trained response team will talk &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the wearer through their device, &lt;/del&gt;assess the situation and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;get them help – whether that’s calling family &lt;/del&gt;or &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;friends for assistance, contacting &lt;/del&gt;emergency services &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;or a carer&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some devices have built-&lt;/del&gt;in &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall detection &lt;/del&gt;which &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;will detect &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;automatically send out an alert &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;friends&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;family or the monitoring centre&lt;/del&gt;. This &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;feature &lt;/del&gt;is &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;particularly &lt;/del&gt;important &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;for those who live with &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall risk &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;are unable to push &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;SOS button themselves. Some providers even offer a free trial of their personal alarm service so that you can try before you buy&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Personal &lt;/ins&gt;alarms &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;provide elderly people with the reassurance of knowing help is only &lt;/ins&gt;a button &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;press away&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Many modern devices have added benefit of fall detection&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;They can also choose a fully mobile option that works outside of the home. This will alert &lt;/ins&gt;family members or &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a monitoring centre &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;assistance&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Taking Care&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A personal alarm &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;provides &lt;/ins&gt;the elderly &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;with &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;way &lt;/ins&gt;to call for help &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;when they need it. These devices are worn as a necklace or wristband and can be activated by pressing &lt;/ins&gt;a button &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;located on the device&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A signal is sent &lt;/ins&gt;to a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;monitoring &lt;/ins&gt;centre &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;that &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;dispatch &lt;/ins&gt;emergency services &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;and contact the user’s loved ones. This is especially valuable for elderly individuals who have a tendency to fall &lt;/ins&gt;or &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;suffer from other accidents&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;[https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/fall-detection-&lt;/ins&gt;alarms&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;/ fall alarm for elderly] A Taking Care personal alarm is &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;great option for older adults who want to remain independent &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;live at home longer. This company is &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;first Which? Trusted Trader Approved provider of personal alarms and has three UK-based Emergency Resolution Centres. [https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/medical-&lt;/ins&gt;alert&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;/ buy personal alarm] The company offers a 24-hour monitored service and can &lt;/ins&gt;be &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;called via their freephone number or a mobile app&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Depending on the severity of the call, &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;representative &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;speak with &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;user through their &lt;/ins&gt;alarm &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;equipment &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;provide them with the assistance they need&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;These devices &lt;/ins&gt;can be &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;expensive, but they are worth it for &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;peace &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;mind they offer&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Besides providing an easy way to call for help, they &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;also &lt;/ins&gt;give the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;user &lt;/ins&gt;and their &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;family members a sense of security. Moreover, many companies have packages that include a range of additional features. For instance, some have fall detection and GPS technology&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;while others have a built-&lt;/ins&gt;in &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;smoke detector&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Careline&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Careline personal &lt;/ins&gt;alarms &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;offer elderly people and their families the peace of mind that help is only a button press away. Their lightweight pendants &lt;/ins&gt;are &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;worn around the neck or wrist and can be activated by pressing a button. The alarm user is then connected to &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;24/7 care team &lt;/ins&gt;who &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;will assess the situation and send help if needed. This can include calling friends, family&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;or the emergency services &lt;/ins&gt;if &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;necessary&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Careline also provide a range of home security gadgets to prevent burglaries &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;help &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;medication management, including PillTime, a free NHS online pharmacy delivery service &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the elderly and vulnerable&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A personal alarm is a small wearable device that an older person can use to contact help in the event of a fall, if they become lost, or if they feel unwell. The device usually consists of a base unit, &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;pendant, and &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;24-hour &lt;/ins&gt;monitoring &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;service&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;The alarm user can call &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;monitoring service by pressing a &lt;/ins&gt;button &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;on the pendant or the base unit. Taking Care provides &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;variety of personal alarms that are suitable for different needs, &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;they vary in price, distance range, wearable options, warranty&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;and other features&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Taking Care is a leading provider of elderly alarms, and they are &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;UK’s first Which? Trusted Trader approved alarm company&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;They have an excellent customer rating &lt;/ins&gt;and a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;wide range of products &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;suit individual needs&lt;/ins&gt;, and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;their personal alarms are fully guaranteed for life&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;[https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/geo-fencing/ dementia tracker] In addition, they &lt;/ins&gt;are &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;able to offer a risk-free home trial &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a one-off set-up fee of PS35&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Age UK&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A personal alarm for elderly people provides security to get out and &lt;/ins&gt;about, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;and confidence that help is always close at hand&lt;/ins&gt;. The &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;device &lt;/ins&gt;works by connecting &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a loved one &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;an emergency response team via a simple button that can be worn as a pendant or on &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;wrist band. This can be especially useful for those with health issues such as dementia, epilepsy and diabetes who may have to leave &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;house in case of &lt;/ins&gt;an &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;emergency&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Many elderly relatives are reluctant to leave the home for fear of falling or getting lost. Having the added security of a personal alarm &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;give them the confidence &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;do the things they enjoy such as walking around &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;local park, going shopping or catching up &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;friends&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some alarms also feature a GPS tracker &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;two-way communication which can allow &lt;/ins&gt;family &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;members to contact a loved one if they’ve not been back home &lt;/ins&gt;for a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;while, helping &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;prevent &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;risk of hypothermia &lt;/ins&gt;or &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;dehydration&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Age UK’s commercial arm&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;AgeCo Limited&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;sells products and services designed &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;later life &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the profits given to the charity Age UK&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Its range of personal alarms includes the first Which? Trusted Trader approved service which offers an easy to use lightweight pendant that &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;be worn on the wrist or on &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;lanyard around &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;neck&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Pressing the button connects a &lt;/ins&gt;loved &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;one to an expert in their home who &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;assist with a fall, medical emergency or other health issue&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;MePACS&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;If you’re concerned about an elderly relative living alone at home, an &lt;/ins&gt;alarm &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;can be a great solution. These devices provide &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;link &lt;/ins&gt;to emergency services &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;and help your family member feel safer in their own home, with &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;assurance that help is only &lt;/ins&gt;a button &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;press away&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;It’s best to introduce the alarm early, before they need it, so they &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;get &lt;/ins&gt;used &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;to using it. This will also give you peace of mind that they’ll know how to use it in an emergency&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Unlike other &lt;/ins&gt;personal alarms&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;, a MePACS mobile device is guaranteed &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;connect with &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;real person &lt;/ins&gt;when &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;activated. This allows &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;operator &lt;/ins&gt;to assess the situation and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;contact either caretakers &lt;/ins&gt;or emergency services &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;as required. They can also stay on the line to keep the dependent reassured and on the phone until help arrives&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A MePACS mobile alarm can also pinpoint a dependent’s location &lt;/ins&gt;in &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Australia via GPS technology, &lt;/ins&gt;which &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;reduces the time it takes for an ambulance to reach them. This has been proven to be &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;cost-saving strategy in comparison to non-triage-based systems.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Doreen from Melbourne says her MePACS home alarm has given her &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;her daughter peace of mind knowing that if she were &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall or become unwell while at home&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;help is only a push of a button away&lt;/ins&gt;. This is &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;especially &lt;/ins&gt;important &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;as Doreen lives on &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;five &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a half acre block in &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Yarra Valley and could easily become lost or injured&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;

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		<title>Commamouse5 am 17. Mai 2024 um 16:01 Uhr</title>
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				&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;diff-lineno&quot; id=&quot;mw-diff-left-l1&quot; &gt;Zeile 1:&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;−&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Most personal alarms are in pendant or smartwatch form and have a large SOS button that can be easily pressed in an emergency. They can also be connected to a UK-based call centre for extra support.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Our Taking Care Anywhere Personal Alarm uses GPS tracking and connects with nominated family members (or carers) upon pressing the SOS button. This allows elderly people to stay independent for longer in their own homes.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Peace of Mind&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A personal alarm for the elderly is a useful device that allows an individual to call for help with the press of a button. It will connect to a 24/7 response centre who can then contact emergency services or a nominated family member.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Some alarms even feature technology which can automatically detect a fall and will trigger the SOS alert without it having to be manually pressed. This is a great addition as it can mean that the alarm can get help to your loved one quicker and could save lives.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Other features include the ability to connect to your nominated contacts directly (not just a 24-hour monitored response centre) as well as GPS tracking which can allow loved ones to set up'safe zones' and be alerted if the user moves out of these areas. This can give an elderly individual the confidence to leave home and live their life, safe in the knowledge that they are covered for any unexpected emergencies.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Confidence&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Personal alarms are a great confidence booster for elderly people who might worry about being alone, especially if they don’t have family close by. It means they can go out and about with confidence knowing that if something does happen they can call for help.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Taking Care’s stylish Solo watch looks like a smartwatch but provides a direct link to an emergency monitoring team 24/7. When the emergency button is pressed it sends a signal to your emergency contacts and the local ambulance service, along with your location.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;It also features GPS safe zones that alert your loved ones if the watch moves outside of specified areas. This can help reassure family members and friends that your loved one is safe. It also has a built-in fall sensor that will automatically send an emergency call to MePACS if it detects a fall, based on speed, impact and height. Many other features are included such as video calling and messaging and bonus health apps too.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Reassurance&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;If you’re concerned about your elderly loved ones living alone, a Personal Alarm Watch can provide reassurance. The watch works by connecting to a 24/7 careline through the user’s mobile phone signal, so if they need help they can call an operator right away.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;The operators can talk to them through the device and help them with whatever they need. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;[https://personalmedicalalarm.com/ alarms for seniors] &lt;/del&gt;Whether it’s calling friends and family, getting emergency services or arranging for a lift to the nearest shop, hospital or cafe.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;There are several models available, so you can choose the one that suits your needs. For example, if your loved one has mobility issues or is at risk of falls, opt for a model with fall detection. This can quickly detect a fall and send an alert to the care team. Alternatively, there are more basic pendant models with large SOS buttons and simple interfaces. Some have GPS so that loved ones can set up ‘safe zones’ and get alerted if the wearer moves outside these areas.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Getting Help&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A personal alarm is a small device that enables the wearer to contact emergency services at the touch of a button. It can be used by elderly people, those living alone, solo workers, people with disabilities and anyone who is recovering from surgery or illness.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;The main type of personal alarms available are monitored devices. These are linked to a 24/7 response centre and when the SOS button is pressed a trained response team will talk to the wearer through their device, assess the situation and get them help – whether that’s calling family or friends for assistance, contacting emergency services or a carer.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Some devices have built-in fall detection which will detect a fall and automatically send out an alert to friends, family or the monitoring centre. This feature is particularly important for those who live with a fall risk and are unable to push the SOS button themselves. Some providers even offer a free trial of their personal alarm service so that you can try before you buy.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Most personal alarms are in pendant or smartwatch form and have a large SOS button that can be easily pressed in an emergency. They can also be connected to a UK-based call centre for extra support.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Our Taking Care Anywhere Personal Alarm uses GPS tracking and connects with nominated family members (or carers) upon pressing the SOS button. This allows elderly people to stay independent for longer in their own homes.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Peace of Mind&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A personal alarm for the elderly is a useful device that allows an individual to call for help with the press of a button. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;[https://maps.app.goo.gl/ot7rsuTHh17JKFrE6 trackers for people with dementia] &lt;/ins&gt;It will connect to a 24/7 response centre who can then contact emergency services or a nominated family member.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Some alarms even feature technology which can automatically detect a fall and will trigger the SOS alert without it having to be manually pressed. This is a great addition as it can mean that the alarm can get help to your loved one quicker and could save lives.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Other features include the ability to connect to your nominated contacts directly (not just a 24-hour monitored response centre) as well as GPS tracking which can allow loved ones to set up'safe zones' and be alerted if the user moves out of these areas. This can give an elderly individual the confidence to leave home and live their life, safe in the knowledge that they are covered for any unexpected emergencies.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Confidence&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Personal alarms are a great confidence booster for elderly people who might worry about being alone, especially if they don’t have family close by. It means they can go out and about with confidence knowing that if something does happen they can call for help.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Taking Care’s stylish Solo watch looks like a smartwatch but provides a direct link to an emergency monitoring team 24/7. When the emergency button is pressed it sends a signal to your emergency contacts and the local ambulance service, along with your location.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;It also features GPS safe zones that alert your loved ones if the watch moves outside of specified areas. This can help reassure family members and friends that your loved one is safe. It also has a built-in fall sensor that will automatically send an emergency call to MePACS if it detects a fall, based on speed, impact and height. Many other features are included such as video calling and messaging and bonus health apps too.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Reassurance&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;If you’re concerned about your elderly loved ones living alone, a Personal Alarm Watch can provide reassurance. The watch works by connecting to a 24/7 careline through the user’s mobile phone signal, so if they need help they can call an operator right away.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;The operators can talk to them through the device and help them with whatever they need. Whether it’s calling friends and family, getting emergency services or arranging for a lift to the nearest shop, hospital or cafe.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;There are several models available, so you can choose the one that suits your needs. For example, if your loved one has mobility issues or is at risk of falls, opt for a model with fall detection. This can quickly detect a fall and send an alert to the care team. Alternatively, there are more basic pendant models with large SOS buttons and simple interfaces. Some have GPS so that loved ones can set up ‘safe zones’ and get alerted if the wearer moves outside these areas.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Getting Help&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A personal alarm is a small device that enables the wearer to contact emergency services at the touch of a button. It can be used by elderly people, those living alone, solo workers, people with disabilities and anyone who is recovering from surgery or illness.&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;The main type of personal alarms available are monitored devices. These are linked to a 24/7 response centre and when the SOS button is pressed a trained response team will talk to the wearer through their device, assess the situation and get them help – whether that’s calling family or friends for assistance, contacting emergency services or a carer.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Some devices have built-in fall detection which will detect a fall and automatically send out an alert to friends, family or the monitoring centre. This feature is particularly important for those who live with a fall risk and are unable to push the SOS button themselves. Some providers even offer a free trial of their personal alarm service so that you can try before you buy.&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;

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		<title>Flaxwall32 am 16. November 2023 um 16:36 Uhr</title>
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				&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td colspan=&quot;2&quot; class=&quot;diff-lineno&quot; id=&quot;mw-diff-left-l1&quot; &gt;Zeile 1:&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;−&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Personal &lt;/del&gt;alarms &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;provide elderly people with the reassurance of knowing help is only &lt;/del&gt;a button &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;press away&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Many modern devices have added benefit of fall detection&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;They can also choose a fully mobile option that works outside of &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;home&lt;/del&gt;. This &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;will alert family members or a monitoring centre &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;assistance&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Taking Care&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A personal alarm &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;provides &lt;/del&gt;the elderly &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;with &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;way &lt;/del&gt;to call for help &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;when they need it. These devices are worn as a necklace or wristband and can be activated by pressing &lt;/del&gt;a button &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;located on the device&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A signal is sent &lt;/del&gt;to a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;monitoring &lt;/del&gt;centre &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;that &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;dispatch &lt;/del&gt;emergency services &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;and contact the user’s loved ones. This is especially valuable for elderly individuals who have &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;tendency to fall or suffer from other accidents&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A Taking Care personal alarm is &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;great option for older adults who want &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;remain independent and live at home longer&lt;/del&gt;. This &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;company &lt;/del&gt;is &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the first Which? Trusted Trader Approved provider of personal alarms and has three UK-based Emergency Resolution Centres. The company offers &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;24-hour monitored service and &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;be called via their freephone number or a mobile app. Depending on &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;severity of the call, a representative &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;speak with the user through their alarm equipment &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;provide them with the assistance they need&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;These devices &lt;/del&gt;can be &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;expensive, but they are worth it for &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;peace &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;mind they offer&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Besides providing an easy way to call for help, they &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;also &lt;/del&gt;give the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;user &lt;/del&gt;and their &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;family members a sense of security. Moreover&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;many companies have packages &lt;/del&gt;that &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;include a range of additional features. For instance, some have fall detection and GPS technology, while others have a built-in smoke detector&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Careline&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Careline personal &lt;/del&gt;alarms &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;offer &lt;/del&gt;elderly people &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;and their families the peace of mind that help is only a button press away. Their lightweight pendants are worn around the neck or wrist and can be activated by pressing a button. The alarm user is then connected to a 24/7 care team &lt;/del&gt;who &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;will assess the situation and send help &lt;/del&gt;if &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;needed&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;This &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;include calling friends, family, or the emergency services if necessary. Careline also provide a range of home security gadgets to prevent burglaries &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;help &lt;/del&gt;with &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;medication management, including PillTime, a free NHS online pharmacy delivery service &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the elderly and vulnerable&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;[https:&lt;/del&gt;/&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;/personalmedicalalarms&lt;/del&gt;.&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;com.au/ Personal medical alarms] A personal alarm &lt;/del&gt;is a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;small wearable device that an older person can use &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;contact help in the event of a fall, if they become lost, or if they feel unwell. The device usually consists of a base unit, a pendant, &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a 24-hour monitoring service. The alarm user can call &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;monitoring &lt;/del&gt;service &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;by pressing a button on the pendant or the base unit. Taking Care provides a variety of personal alarms that are suitable for different needs&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;and they vary in price, distance range, wearable options, warranty, and other features&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Taking Care is a leading provider &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;elderly alarms, &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;they are the UK’s first Which? Trusted Trader approved alarm company&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;They have &lt;/del&gt;an &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;excellent customer rating and &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;wide range of products to suit individual needs&lt;/del&gt;, and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;their personal alarms are fully guaranteed for life&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;In addition, they &lt;/del&gt;are &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;able to offer a risk-free home trial &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a one-off set-up fee of PS35&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Age UK&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A personal alarm for &lt;/del&gt;elderly &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;people provides security to get out and about&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;and confidence that help is always close at hand&lt;/del&gt;. The &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;device &lt;/del&gt;works by connecting &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a loved one &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;an emergency response team via &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;simple button that &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;be worn as a pendant or on a wrist band. This can be especially useful for those with health issues such as dementia, epilepsy and diabetes who may have to leave the house in case of &lt;/del&gt;an &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;emergency&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Many elderly relatives are reluctant &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;leave &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;home for fear of falling or getting lost. Having the added security of a personal alarm can give &lt;/del&gt;them &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the confidence to do the things &lt;/del&gt;they &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;enjoy such as walking around the local park, going shopping or catching up with friends&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some &lt;/del&gt;alarms &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;also feature a GPS tracker &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;two-way communication which can allow &lt;/del&gt;family &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;members to contact a loved one if they’ve not been back home &lt;/del&gt;for a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;while, helping &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;prevent &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;risk of hypothermia &lt;/del&gt;or &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;dehydration&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Age UK’s commercial arm&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;AgeCo Limited&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;sells products and services designed &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;later life &lt;/del&gt;with &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the profits given &lt;/del&gt;to the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;charity Age UK&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Its range of personal alarms includes the first Which? Trusted Trader approved service which offers an easy to use lightweight &lt;/del&gt;pendant that can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;be worn on &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;wrist or on a lanyard around the neck. Pressing the button connects a loved one to an expert in their home who can assist with a fall, medical emergency or other health issue&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;MePACS&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;If you’re concerned about an elderly relative living alone at home, an &lt;/del&gt;alarm &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;can be &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;great solution. These devices provide a link &lt;/del&gt;to emergency services &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;and help your family member feel safer in their own home, with &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;assurance that help is only &lt;/del&gt;a button &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;press away&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;It’s best to introduce the alarm early&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;before they need it&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;so they can get used to using it. This will also give you peace of mind that they’ll know how to use it in an emergency&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Unlike other &lt;/del&gt;personal alarms&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;, a MePACS mobile device is guaranteed &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;connect with &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;real person &lt;/del&gt;when &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;activated. This allows &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;operator &lt;/del&gt;to assess the situation and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;contact either caretakers &lt;/del&gt;or emergency services &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;as required. They can also stay on the line to keep the dependent reassured and on the phone until help arrives&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A MePACS mobile alarm can also pinpoint a dependent’s location &lt;/del&gt;in &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Australia via GPS technology, &lt;/del&gt;which &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;reduces the time it takes for &lt;/del&gt;an &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;ambulance &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;reach them&lt;/del&gt;. This &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;has been proven to be &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;cost-saving strategy in comparison to non-triage-based systems.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Doreen from Melbourne says her MePACS home alarm has given her &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;her daughter peace of mind knowing that if she were &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall or become unwell while at home, help is only a &lt;/del&gt;push &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;of a &lt;/del&gt;button &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;away&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;This is especially important as Doreen lives on &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;five and a half acre block in the Yarra Valley and could easily become lost or injured&lt;/del&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Most personal &lt;/ins&gt;alarms &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;are in pendant or smartwatch form and have &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;large SOS &lt;/ins&gt;button &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;that can be easily pressed in an emergency&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;They can also be connected to a UK-based call centre for extra support&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Our Taking Care Anywhere Personal Alarm uses GPS tracking and connects with nominated family members (or carers) upon pressing &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;SOS button&lt;/ins&gt;. This &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;allows elderly people to stay independent &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;longer in their own homes&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Peace of Mind&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A personal alarm &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;for &lt;/ins&gt;the elderly &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;is &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;useful device that allows an individual &lt;/ins&gt;to call for help &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;with the press of &lt;/ins&gt;a button. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;It will connect &lt;/ins&gt;to a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;24/7 response &lt;/ins&gt;centre &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;who &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;then contact &lt;/ins&gt;emergency services &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;or &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;nominated family member&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some alarms even feature technology which can automatically detect &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall and will trigger the SOS alert without it having &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;be manually pressed&lt;/ins&gt;. This is a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;great addition as it &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;mean that &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;alarm &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;get help to your loved one quicker &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;could save lives&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Other features include the ability to connect to your nominated contacts directly (not just a 24-hour monitored response centre) as well as GPS tracking which &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;allow loved ones to set up'safe zones' and &lt;/ins&gt;be &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;alerted if &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;user moves out &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;these areas&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;This &lt;/ins&gt;can give &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;an elderly individual &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;confidence to leave home &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;live &lt;/ins&gt;their &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;life&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;safe in the knowledge &lt;/ins&gt;that &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;they are covered for any unexpected emergencies&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Confidence&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Personal &lt;/ins&gt;alarms &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;are a great confidence booster for &lt;/ins&gt;elderly people who &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;might worry about being alone, especially &lt;/ins&gt;if &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;they don’t have family close by&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;It means they &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;go out &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;about &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;confidence knowing that if something does happen they can call &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;help&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Taking Care’s stylish Solo watch looks like a smartwatch but provides a direct link to an emergency monitoring team 24&lt;/ins&gt;/&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;7&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;When the emergency button &lt;/ins&gt;is &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;pressed it sends &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;signal &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;your emergency contacts &lt;/ins&gt;and the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;local ambulance &lt;/ins&gt;service, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;along with your location&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;It also features GPS safe zones that alert your loved ones if the watch moves outside &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;specified areas. This can help reassure family members &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;friends that your loved one is safe&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;It also has a built-in fall sensor that will automatically send &lt;/ins&gt;an &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;emergency call to MePACS if it detects &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall, based on speed&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;impact &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;height&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Many other features &lt;/ins&gt;are &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;included such as video calling and messaging &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;bonus health apps too&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Reassurance&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;If you’re concerned about your &lt;/ins&gt;elderly &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;loved ones living alone&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a Personal Alarm Watch can provide reassurance&lt;/ins&gt;. The &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;watch &lt;/ins&gt;works by connecting to a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;24/7 careline through the user’s mobile phone signal, so if they need help they &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;call &lt;/ins&gt;an &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;operator right away&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;The operators can talk &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;them through &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;device and help &lt;/ins&gt;them &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;with whatever &lt;/ins&gt;they &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;need. [https://personalmedicalalarm&lt;/ins&gt;.&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;com/ &lt;/ins&gt;alarms &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;for seniors] Whether it’s calling friends &lt;/ins&gt;and family&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;, getting emergency services or arranging &lt;/ins&gt;for a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;lift &lt;/ins&gt;to the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;nearest shop, hospital &lt;/ins&gt;or &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;cafe&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;There are several models available&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;so you can choose the one that suits your needs. For example&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;if your loved one has mobility issues or is at risk of falls, opt &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a model &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall detection. This can quickly detect a fall and send an alert &lt;/ins&gt;to the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;care team&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Alternatively, there are more basic &lt;/ins&gt;pendant &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;models with large SOS buttons and simple interfaces. Some have GPS so &lt;/ins&gt;that &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;loved ones &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;set up ‘safe zones’ and get alerted if &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;wearer moves outside these areas&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Getting Help&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A personal &lt;/ins&gt;alarm &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;is &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;small device that enables the wearer &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;contact &lt;/ins&gt;emergency services &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;at &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;touch of &lt;/ins&gt;a button. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;It can be used by elderly people, those living alone&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;solo workers&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;people with disabilities and anyone who is recovering from surgery or illness&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;The main type of &lt;/ins&gt;personal alarms &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;available are monitored devices. These are linked &lt;/ins&gt;to a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;24/7 response centre and &lt;/ins&gt;when the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;SOS button is pressed a trained response team will talk &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the wearer through their device, &lt;/ins&gt;assess the situation and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;get them help – whether that’s calling family &lt;/ins&gt;or &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;friends for assistance, contacting &lt;/ins&gt;emergency services &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;or a carer&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some devices have built-&lt;/ins&gt;in &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall detection &lt;/ins&gt;which &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;will detect a fall and automatically send out &lt;/ins&gt;an &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;alert &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;friends, family or the monitoring centre&lt;/ins&gt;. This &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;feature is particularly important for those who live with &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall risk &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;are unable &lt;/ins&gt;to push &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the SOS &lt;/ins&gt;button &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;themselves&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some providers even offer &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;free trial of their personal alarm service so that you can try before you buy&lt;/ins&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Neue Seite&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;Personal alarms provide elderly people with the reassurance of knowing help is only a button press away. Many modern devices have added benefit of fall detection.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;They can also choose a fully mobile option that works outside of the home. This will alert family members or a monitoring centre for assistance.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Taking Care&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A personal alarm provides the elderly with a way to call for help when they need it. These devices are worn as a necklace or wristband and can be activated by pressing a button located on the device. A signal is sent to a monitoring centre that can dispatch emergency services and contact the user’s loved ones. This is especially valuable for elderly individuals who have a tendency to fall or suffer from other accidents.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A Taking Care personal alarm is a great option for older adults who want to remain independent and live at home longer. This company is the first Which? Trusted Trader Approved provider of personal alarms and has three UK-based Emergency Resolution Centres. The company offers a 24-hour monitored service and can be called via their freephone number or a mobile app. Depending on the severity of the call, a representative can speak with the user through their alarm equipment and provide them with the assistance they need.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;These devices can be expensive, but they are worth it for the peace of mind they offer. Besides providing an easy way to call for help, they can also give the user and their family members a sense of security. Moreover, many companies have packages that include a range of additional features. For instance, some have fall detection and GPS technology, while others have a built-in smoke detector.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Careline&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Careline personal alarms offer elderly people and their families the peace of mind that help is only a button press away. Their lightweight pendants are worn around the neck or wrist and can be activated by pressing a button. The alarm user is then connected to a 24/7 care team who will assess the situation and send help if needed. This can include calling friends, family, or the emergency services if necessary. Careline also provide a range of home security gadgets to prevent burglaries and help with medication management, including PillTime, a free NHS online pharmacy delivery service for the elderly and vulnerable.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; [https://personalmedicalalarms.com.au/ Personal medical alarms] A personal alarm is a small wearable device that an older person can use to contact help in the event of a fall, if they become lost, or if they feel unwell. The device usually consists of a base unit, a pendant, and a 24-hour monitoring service. The alarm user can call the monitoring service by pressing a button on the pendant or the base unit. Taking Care provides a variety of personal alarms that are suitable for different needs, and they vary in price, distance range, wearable options, warranty, and other features.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Taking Care is a leading provider of elderly alarms, and they are the UK’s first Which? Trusted Trader approved alarm company. They have an excellent customer rating and a wide range of products to suit individual needs, and their personal alarms are fully guaranteed for life. In addition, they are able to offer a risk-free home trial and a one-off set-up fee of PS35.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Age UK&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A personal alarm for elderly people provides security to get out and about, and confidence that help is always close at hand. The device works by connecting a loved one to an emergency response team via a simple button that can be worn as a pendant or on a wrist band. This can be especially useful for those with health issues such as dementia, epilepsy and diabetes who may have to leave the house in case of an emergency.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Many elderly relatives are reluctant to leave the home for fear of falling or getting lost. Having the added security of a personal alarm can give them the confidence to do the things they enjoy such as walking around the local park, going shopping or catching up with friends. Some alarms also feature a GPS tracker and two-way communication which can allow family members to contact a loved one if they’ve not been back home for a while, helping to prevent the risk of hypothermia or dehydration.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Age UK’s commercial arm, AgeCo Limited, sells products and services designed for later life with the profits given to the charity Age UK. Its range of personal alarms includes the first Which? Trusted Trader approved service which offers an easy to use lightweight pendant that can be worn on the wrist or on a lanyard around the neck. Pressing the button connects a loved one to an expert in their home who can assist with a fall, medical emergency or other health issue.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;MePACS&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;If you’re concerned about an elderly relative living alone at home, an alarm can be a great solution. These devices provide a link to emergency services and help your family member feel safer in their own home, with the assurance that help is only a button press away. It’s best to introduce the alarm early, before they need it, so they can get used to using it. This will also give you peace of mind that they’ll know how to use it in an emergency.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Unlike other personal alarms, a MePACS mobile device is guaranteed to connect with a real person when activated. This allows the operator to assess the situation and contact either caretakers or emergency services as required. They can also stay on the line to keep the dependent reassured and on the phone until help arrives.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A MePACS mobile alarm can also pinpoint a dependent’s location in Australia via GPS technology, which reduces the time it takes for an ambulance to reach them. This has been proven to be a cost-saving strategy in comparison to non-triage-based systems.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Doreen from Melbourne says her MePACS home alarm has given her and her daughter peace of mind knowing that if she were to fall or become unwell while at home, help is only a push of a button away. This is especially important as Doreen lives on a five and a half acre block in the Yarra Valley and could easily become lost or injured.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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