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Emergency pendant
A one-button pendant that calls the response team and family.
Good forParents living alone
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- A nurse can advise before you buy
- Set-up help when it is needed
What it is, and who it helps
An emergency pendant is a waterproof button worn round the neck or wrist. One press calls the response team and family, which can bring help within minutes if your parent has fallen or feels unwell and cannot reach a phone.
It works only if it is worn, so choose one that is comfortable and that your parent is willing to wear, including in the shower where many falls happen.
How to choose
- Check that it works across the whole home and garden, and whether it needs a base unit or has its own SIM.
- Look for waterproof, lightweight design and a long battery life.
- Ask who answers the call, how they respond, and which contacts are alerted.
- Consider adding fall detection for people who may not be able to press the button.
Using it safely
- Test the pendant monthly, and keep it charged or with fresh batteries.
- Make sure your parent wears it at night and in the bathroom.
- Check that the contact list is up to date.
Before you buy
What if my parent forgets to wear it?
Link it to a routine, like putting it on after brushing teeth, and consider an automatic fall-detection watch.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
Not sure this is the right one?
A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.