Personal alarms can be useful in a range of situations, from moments of distress to when someone falls and needs assistance. Let’s take a look in more detail at five situations when personal alarms can come into their own.
1. Falls
Personal alarms and call buttons can ensure that someone can call for help if they fall. Immediate assistance can be requested by using products such as Dinggly call buttons, whether someone is injured and needs medical assistance or just needs help getting up. They can be invaluable for older people or those prone to falls.
2. Getting lost
Personal alarms can be extremely useful for people living with dementia and other conditions, who may be prone to getting lost, disorientated, or confused. Wandering is a common issue for people with dementia, and call buttons with GPS tracking can ensure these situations are far less stressful. In addition to being able to call for help, a person’s location can be tracked, and pre-set boundaries can be put in place.
3. Medical emergencies
Acting quickly in an emergency can be hugely important in the case of medical events. Call buttons can ensure someone can immediately raise the alarm if they start to feel symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, for example. They can also be very effective at ensuring someone having a mental health crisis can access help as quickly and easily as possible. Call buttons can even be set to send non-verbal, silent requests for help.
4. Other emergencies
Emergencies can occur in seconds, whether a fire, a flood, or even a natural disaster. Call buttons allow someone to have reliable access to help, whatever the situation. Some call buttons can be set to send an SOS message in the event of an emergency.
5. Security
Even when nothing untoward is happening, personal alarm systems can give people the confidence and security to go about their day-to-day life in addition to offering peace of mind for family and friends.
