Posted: Monday 11th September 2023
Pendant alarms can provide valuable support for people with Parkinson's disease in several ways:
- Fall Detection – Herts Careline can offer a pendant alarm come with an included fall detector. If a person living with Parkinson's Disease experiences a fall, the pendant can automatically detect the fall and send an alert to our control room who will arrange help very quickly. This is especially important if there’s a risk of injury or if the person lives alone.
- Emergency help button – by just a press of a button on their pendant, individuals with Parkinson's can quickly summon help during emergencies, such as sudden worsening of symptoms or other health issues. This ensures they can get help quickly and safely.
- Medication Reminders – our telecare service, an extension of the pendant alarm service, can offer a medication reminder to help people remember to take their medication at the correct times. If medication isn’t taken, the control room can telephone the person to remind them. This is especially useful for those with Parkinson's who need to take medication on a strict schedule.
- Location support – Careline’s outdoor pendant with GPS technology allows the person to summon help to the right location if they tend to wander or become disoriented due to the disease.
- Peace of mind - pendant alarms provide a sense of security for both individuals with Parkinson's and their caregivers. Knowing that help is just a button press away can reduce anxiety and increase confidence in maintaining independence.
Pendant alarms and an extended telecare service can significantly support people with Parkinson's disease by enhancing their safety, providing a quick response during emergencies, assisting with medication management, and offering peace of mind to both individuals with Parkinson's and their caregivers. For information, please call us on 0300 999 2 999.