There are many reasons for a personal emergency response system, especially for a mobile emergency response system. However, discussions about purchasing one often only happen after something has already occurred. In this article, we'll show you how a mobile personal emergency response system can positively impact the lives of seniors and why purchasing one before an incident happens is worthwhile!
Statistically, one in three people over 65 falls at least once a year – and the risk of falling increases with age. A previous fall is one of the main causes of the need for care. Should you give up your independence after a fall and move into a senior living facility? Of course not. And that's what we're committed to preventing. With a mobile emergency response system, you can quickly and easily call for help in any emergency, anytime, anywhere.
An emergency response system can also be discreet!
Often, it's not financial reasons that deter older people and people with disabilities from purchasing an emergency response system. Rather, it's personal vanity – a red button on the wrist, which feels stigmatizing and makes wearers appear helpless and weak, is disliked by many older people. This is likely also the reason why 87% of emergency call users do not wear the emergency button all day, and a full 27% do not wear it at all¹. What alarming figures! But it gets even worse. In an emergency, a full 83% of older people do not make an emergency call if they fall, because they fear appearing weak and helpless to outsiders.
And that has to change! With our Gardia emergency bracelet with automatic fall detection we have developed a modern, stylish emergency call system, without stigmatizing effects and without frills.
See for yourself!Frequent Statements from Seniors
As a relative, you sometimes have to provide a gentle nudge and address the topic in good time before an accident happens. The conversation about purchasing an emergency call system is by no means easy – we know this from our own experience. Responses such as: "I can use the phone/mobile in an emergency!", or "My neighbor is always there!" are just some of the supposed reasons against a home emergency call system. In addition, there are further arguments such as "That costs a fortune!", or "Oh, for the few years I have left, it's not worth the money!" – a shocking attitude, because no money is too good for our own safety and that of our loved ones. We will take a closer look at some of these popular statements below, so that you are well prepared for a conversation:
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"I can use the phone/mobile in an emergency!"
The telephone is undoubtedly a wonderful invention! However, it is not well suited for emergencies – for example, it can be difficult or even impossible to reach or use the telephone or mobile phone in certain emergencies, for instance, if the person concerned has fallen and cannot move. In addition, there is the excitement that accompanies an emergency situation and can lead to confusion, so that the emergency number is forgotten. Furthermore, in a conventional emergency call via 112, the person concerned must transmit important information such as their address themselves.
An emergency call system, like the mobile Gardia emergency bracelet with fall detection, offers a fast and direct connection to emergency contacts or the professional emergency call center, without the person concerned having to access the telephone or mobile phone. The stored emergency contacts and the emergency call center know exactly who is calling, have necessary health data of the person concerned and can ensure quick assistance in an emergency thanks to the position determination.
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"Then everyone will see that I am old and weak!"
It is understandable that older people worry that an emergency call system might indicate that they are no longer fit. But it is important to emphasize that an emergency call system is a tool that provides quick and direct help in an emergency, regardless of age or physical condition. It is a sign of responsibility and self-care to call for quick help in an emergency. Modern emergency call systems like the Gardia emergency bracelet have a discreetly hidden emergency button that does not catch the eye of a casual observer as such. Anyone who chooses the Gardia emergency bracelet as their personal emergency call system does not have to fear being seen as helpless. The decision for an emergency call system is not about presenting oneself as weak, but about protecting oneself and others as best as possible in an emergency.
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"Nothing has happened yet! Maybe we can talk about it when I'm really old!"
It's important to remember that emergencies often happen unexpectedly and without warning. Waiting to purchase an emergency call system until a loved one reaches a certain age might be too late. It's better to be prepared and have an emergency call system available, even if you may not need it every day, rather than waiting for something to happen.
It is important to emphasize that a mobile emergency response system is not only useful in the event of a fall. It can also be life-saving in other emergencies, such as a sudden illness or an accident. In an emergency, every minute counts! A mobile emergency response system gives seniors and their relatives the assurance that in an emergency, help can be called quickly and easily, without having to rely on the telephone or the help of neighbors. Particularly innovative technologies, such as fall detection, ensure greater safety in everyday life.
Addressing this issue early and acquiring a mobile emergency call system can help seniors to remain in their familiar surroundings for longer and reduce the risk of needing care. It is better to be prepared and ensure the necessary safety before it is too late.
In summary, the following arguments speak for the purchase of a mobile emergency response system:
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Quick help in an emergency
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Maintaining independence and self-reliance
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Improving quality of life
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Security for relatives
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Flexibility
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Discretion
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Fall detection
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Position determination in an emergency
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Voice connection
Tips for a successful conversation
If you want to persuade someone to purchase an emergency call system, there are some tips you can consider:
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Focus on the benefits: Emphasize the advantages of an emergency call system, such as the fast and direct connection to emergency contacts or the professional emergency call center in an emergency, the independence and the security it provides.
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Listen: Understand the person's concerns and worries and try to address their needs and wishes.
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Present alternatives: There are many different types of emergency call systems; present various options and help the person choose the system that best suits them.
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Be supportive: Show that you are there for the person and will help them install and use the emergency call system.
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Convey security: Emphasize that an emergency call system is a tool that provides fast and direct help in an emergency, and this gives security and reassurance to the person and their relatives.
