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8. Personal alarms

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8. Personal alarms
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Wear a personal alarm or consider buying one. These can call for help if you fall or have a problem at home. They range from:
  • basic personal alarms that you press to get help (e.g. they make a loud noise to attract attention or they can send a signal to a carer or relative)

  • more robust telecare systems (e.g. pressing the alarm automatically connects you to a 24/7 call centre that can arrange help)

Some even have sensors that can actually detect falls or other dangers, such as gas. These automatically raise the alarm in an emergency.

See this helpful article on choosing personal alarms.

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