Personal Alarms
Personal alarms, also known as panic buttons or safety devices, allow someone to quickly request help at the press of a button in potentially hazardous situations, such as joggers or individuals walking alone at night. Personal alarms emit an ear-piercing sound to draw attention and deter potential attackers. Furthermore, they often come equipped with LED lights for added visibility in low or dark lighting conditions. Personal alarms can be worn as pendants, bracelets, necklaces or watches and can fit comfortably in the palm of your hand or carried as key chains – making them perfect for daily use. Triggered by pressing their button or activated automatically by movement sensors they can even monitor someone's movements and send an alert if they have been stationary for an extended period. Personal alarms tailored specifically for older individuals provide a reassuring way for them to call for help if they become injured while out in the community. Furthermore, it can assist relatives and friends in tracking them – something especially vital when statistics reveal that more than 30% of elderly adults living independently will sustain at least one fall each year and getting help within one hour can dramatically decrease serious injuries and long-term care requirements. Personal alarms with GPS tracking capabilities can be extremely beneficial to family members of older individuals at risk of wandering away and getting lost, or for people living with mental health conditions or dementia who tend to wander without knowing where they're heading – something which can be distressful for both family members and the person living with dementia themselves. With these devices' GPS systems notified contacts when leaving a predetermined area or send texts warning of sudden movements or lack of movement that might indicate impending falls, the GPS system notifies the recipient that something may have occurred that requires action by family members or medical professionals. When selecting a personal alarm, it is advisable to look for one with an easily-accessible SOS button, especially important for people with limited dexterity, vision impairment or arthritis. Also important when buying personal alarms is checking its IP rating as this will indicate its level of dust and moisture protection; higher numbers indicate greater protection from dust and moisture. Personal alarms may be available at no cost or reduced cost through government programs like Commonwealth Home Support program, NDIS and veteran's programs. security alarm panic button Some are also supported by private insurers and community health providers – for more information contact your local council for details of government-funded options; many manufacturers also provide payment plans to spread out costs over time.