A Fall Detector works in the same way as our standard red button alarms, allowing customers to press a button if they need any help. However, the Fall Detector comes with an added layer of protection and has the ability to automatically generate a call if a fall is detected. Why is a Fall Detector Needed? More than 8000 older people fall in the UK every day. Falls are the largest cause of emergency hospital admissions for older people. This can lead to a significant impact on long-term outcomes. For example, prematurely moving people from their own home to a long-term nursing or …
The Benefits of Having a Fitness Tracker
Inactivity or being a “couch potato” isn’t good for your health, it can lead to weight gain, illness and general lack of productivity. We all know this, but at times - especially for the elderly - it can be difficult to find the motivation to get up and workout (let alone knowing what workout to do). Getting fit involves planning, setting goals and keeping track of your progress, and that can seem a lot even without the exercise itself! Fitness trackers are a fantastic way to help your loved one achieve their fitness goals or encourage them to start some gentle exercise and build …
Introducing the Fall Pendant from Careline
A fall pendant could really help either yourself or a loved one, even to the point of saving a life. One in three people over the age of 65 who live alone in the UK will have at least one fall a year - with around half of these people suffering from multiple falls. This means that if you do know someone who is elderly and lives alone then they would almost certainly benefit from Careline's fall pendants. How does a Fall Pendant Work? When you receive your fall pendant all you need to do is wear it around your neck with the cord provided. The pendant is water resistant which means …
