News from Herts Careline

Description: A 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.

Description: Herts 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

Description: A 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.

Description: Pendant 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.

Description: Hertfordshire offers various support services for older people, including healthcare facilities, and community organisations. Some options include community centre groups, home care services, transportation assistance, and social activities. To get specific information, you can speak to HertsHelp.

Description: A pendant alarm, or community alarm, usually includes a wearable pendant or wrist strap with a button. When a person presses the button, it triggers a call for help to a 24/7 control room - such as Herts Careline here in Hertfordshire.

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