Additionally, the SureSafeGO Friends & Family also lets you set Geo-Fence. This means that you will receive a notification when your loved one leaves a designated 'safe zone', for example their home. This is a great option for customers with elderly relatives who wander. When Geo-Fence is set, the alarm battery will last up to 24 hours. Pendant alarms connect the elderly and vulnerable with an emergency response centre should they need help or assistance.

To help you choose the best type for you, think about what type of equipment and level of service you require, as there’s no point paying for more than you need. Here are some of the key things to consider. Below you can find SureSafe’s guide to 6 of the best personal alarms for the elderly on the market. The SureSafeGO personal medical alarm is small and light, measuring just 61x42x16mm and weighing only 42 grams – you will hardly notice you are wearing it! This small and lightweight design allows you to bring it anywhere with you easily, making it more convenient to get full monitoring and protection no matter where you go. Unfortunately personal alarms are not provided for free, but many councils offer lifeline and pendant alarms at more manageable prices. Telecare and personal alarms for older people are eligible for VAT relief in the UK if the person using the equipment is disabled or has a long-term illness and any of the following three statements apply:Better sound and speech quality allows for better communication and a more accurate understanding of what is happening, and the type of help needed. Home personal alarms don't always need to be connected to a landline. Instead, they can be fitted with a SIM card so they connect to a mobile network.

If you're looking for a personal alarm that alerts other people in the house when you're in difficulty, you should consider a basic alarm.First and foremost, the alarm still links the wearer to one of our Response Centre Operatives at any time of the day or night. They will speak to your loved one directly through the pendant to fully understand the situation and determine the appropriate response. This might mean calling a family member, the emergency services or just giving a bit of advice.

This alarm pendant and wristband has a range of up to 50m from the base unit, giving you peace of mind wherever in your home or garden you may be. It comes with a showerproof wristband and pendant meaning you can wear it while in the shower. This is important because the bathroom is the highest risk place for a fall. Secure in-app chat feature that allows family members to communicate in a 'group text' environment. Send messages to allow easier and more joined up care of your loved one. For example, upon receipt of a low battery alert you can confirm to the family support group that you have spoken with your loved one and asked them to put it on charge. App required for access to this feature. The hyper charging cradle will re-power the device to full power in about 1 hour. This simple and free-standing charging station is intuitive and easy to use, making recharging your personal alarm a breeze. A basic alarm releases a loud noise when either a button is pressed or a small pin is pulled out of the device.Our personal alarms are made to be stylish and discreet. They are lightweight and small which means that they can be worn with comfort around the home or when you are out and about. Our personal alarms are designed to fit around your day to day life. We have a range of pendants and wristbands to suit your needs. Some of the features we offer are the talking pendant, which lets you talk to someone using your alarm pendant, and splashproof devices that can be used in high-risk areas like the bathroom. This means that if a loved one has a fall in one of these areas, they will still be able to press their SOS button.