Home And Away

Personal alarms vs mobile phones for one touch SOS alerts

When someone wants a quick way to call for help, the first idea is often a mobile phone. Phones are familiar, always nearby, and can dial emergency services with a few taps. But for an older adult living alone, or for someone with limited mobility, a phone may not be the most reliable tool in a crisis. A fall can leave a person unconscious or unable to reach the phone. Even if the phone is within arm's length, unlocking it, finding the right app, and pressing the right butto