Latest updates... How assistive technology, pendant alarms and telecare can support someone who has sensory needs DescriptionFor someone living with a sensory need, we can provide a system of help that automatically triggers an alert call if it senses a risk:A fall detector which triggers automatically if it senses a fallEnvironmental sensors – alerting the control room to levels of excess heat, smoke, carbon monoxide, water and coldPillow alerters that vibrate when the smoke detector activatesBeacons that light up when the smoke detector activates How can a pendant alarm support someone who may live with Learning Disabilities? DescriptionA pendant alarm can be a valuable support tool for someone living with learning disabilities by providing safety and help in various ways:Emergency assistance – the pendant alarm allows the person to call for help in case of an emergency, such as a fall, sudden illness, or any other dangerous situation. This immediate access to assistance can be a lifeline for individuals with learning disabilities who may struggle to communicate or need further support in complex situations. Can a pendant alarm button offer support to someone who lives with Multiple Sclerosis? DescriptionA home alarm system can offer help and support to someone living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in several ways:Help on hand 24/7 – as it can be more common for individuals living with MS to incur falls due to balance and mobility issues, knowing that help is on hand in the form of a fall detector and monitoring service can give peace of mind to them and their families. The British Red Cross - our new Response Service DescriptionHerts Careline is pleased to announce it has appointed The British Red Cross (BRC) to deliver a county wide response service for monitored service users using the its community alarm and telecare service. This response service is available for every customer on the Careline service, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to perform vital welfare checks and assistance to those in vulnerable situations How can a pendant alarm support someone who lives with Dementia? DescriptionA pendant alarm can be a valuable tool to support someone living with the early stages of Dementia, along with other types of care and support.Emergency help – the pendant alarm has a button that the person can press to call for help in case of an emergency, such as a fall, sudden illness, or feeling disoriented. This immediate access to help can be critical for their safety. How can pendant alarms support people who have Parkinson's Disease? DescriptionPendant alarms can provide valuable support for people with Parkinson's disease in several ways:Fall Detection – Herts Careline can offer a pendant alarm come with an included fall detector. If a person living with Parkinson's Disease experiences a fall, the pendant can automatically detect the fall and send an alert to our control room who will arrange help very quickly. This is especially important if there's a risk of injury or if the person lives alone.Emergency help button – by just a press of a button on their pendant, individuals with Parkinson's can quickly summon help during emergencies, such as sudden worsening of symptoms or other health issues. This ensures they can get help quickly and safely. Displaying 61 to 66 of 80 Previous … 9 10 11 12 13 … Next