Your Guide To Personal Alarms and Telecare in Ireland
Bed exit alarms, also known as bed occupancy sensors, are a valuable addition to any telecare system. They are particularly beneficial for individuals prone to falling or with mobility issues. These alarms act as a crucial backup, for example, if someone removes their pendant button at night and forgets to put it back on or if they fall and become unconscious, unable to activate the pendant button.
Pendant alarm buttons for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s can offer a straightforward and effective solution for emergency situations. These devices are simple to use and can be an appropriate choice for those who are still capable of understanding how they work and remembering how to operate them.
Personal alarms for homes with no phone lines (GSM alarms) are now available in Ireland. If you’re one of the increasing number of people, who has dropped your landline services, this means you can still have peace of mind in an emergency.
Always check with your chosen monitored alarm supplier before purchasing. Inform them about your condition and confirm the alarm’s compatibility with your medical device.
When you purchase a monitored alarm system, it typically includes one pendant button with the monitored alarm base unit (the two-way speech unit). However, additional pendant buttons can be purchased either at the outset or at a later date from most telecare suppliers.
The most recent edition of the The Irish Farmers Journal looks at the potential of technology in reducing fear for older people, particularly those living alone. The article highlights the local support within rural communities for the Seniors Alert Scheme which provides government funded monitored alarms for older people, along with one years monitoring, which is also grant aided for those aged 65 or over.