Posted: Monday 18th September 2023
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.
- Independence – a telecare service promotes independence by giving the person the confidence to move around their home knowing that help is just a button press away, reducing anxiety and their dependence on others.
- Peace of mind - family members and carers can also benefit from the reassurance an alarm service can bring, knowing that their loved one living with MS has a means to request assistance when needed, day and night.
- Medication reminders – we can offer a medication carousel which can be programmed to provide medication reminders, helping individuals with MS manage their treatment regimens more effectively. If a pill prompt is missed, a call operator will call the person back on their telephone to remind them.
- A fall detector can automatically alert the control room if a fall is detected, even if they are unable to press the button on the device.
It's important to choose a pendant alarm system that suits the individual's needs and discussing options with a healthcare professional, or MS specialist can provide valuable guidance in selecting the most suitable pendant alarm for the person's specific circumstances. We can help support you, call 0300 999 2 999 for more information.
"As my MS deteriorated and I began to have more falls, I was finding I had to telephone the ambulance service more often. My social worker recommended a Herts Careline pendant which has given me my independence back. I don’t feel like I’m a burden - I can just press my pendant any time and someone is there to help - it gives me security."