Self-protection in old age is becoming increasingly important. What does the emergency call really mean for seniors?

Actually, respect for age should guarantee sufficient protection for our older citizens. Unfortunately, this once sacred principle no longer applies today. Seniors are often viewed as victims, especially by criminal elements. Defensiveness decreases with age. This decreasing physical strength and stability must be compensated for by other forms of self-protection. Respectful treatment should not be expected in the event of any attack or break-in. The only thing that helps is a quick call for help. A potentially life-saving service that our emergency call for seniors provides at the touch of a button.

Note: Self-defense for seniors is now offered in many places. As with women, the lack of strength can be compensated for with the right technique. This sport is not only good for safety, but also for health. Information about these events can be found in the region's newspaper.

This happens to seniors every day

In Austria and Germany, crimes against pensioners seem to be occurring in waves again and again. According to the numerous press reports, new criminals are always discovering our elderly fellow human beings as easy victims and then quickly getting a taste for it. Until the relevant perpetrators are identified, a number of frail people will quickly fall victim to them. Concern for your own safety during such manhunts is definitely appropriate and not paranoia.

In July 2017, such reports from Graz, Austria's second largest city, were shocking:

• A 76-year-old pensioner was attacked in broad daylight, between 10 and 11 a.m., while she was returning from shopping. The attacker did not treat the older woman lightly. She was found bleeding in her apartment, where she was able to drag herself. A cerebral hemorrhage was later discovered. If a simple neighbor hadn't discovered the traces of blood in time, things could have turned out much worse. With the right call assistance, the situation could have been quickly defused at the push of a button.
• Just one day later, another good housewife returned from her morning shopping. She was also rudely attacked right in front of her apartment door. In this case too, a home emergency call would have brought more security. The emergency call for seniors simply has to offer more.
• The worst case in this series of robberies occurred just on the previous Friday. An 82-year-old woman was brutally attacked and her life was in serious danger. By using our transmitters, help would have arrived more quickly.

In Germany, criminal gangs specifically investigate older people. To do this, they actually scour the phone books for names that were popular with previous generations. These seniors' homes are then broken into and the victims are tied up for hours while the entire apartment or house is searched for valuables. Injuries cannot be ruled out during such long torture. The perpetrators now also want to know PINs for ATMs, EC cards or passwords for savings accounts. The best protection against this criminal energy is to get help quickly. But our emergency call for seniors in the form of an elegant bracelet does even more for self-protection.

Tip: Three points should be paid particular attention to in order to prevent robberies. First, maintaining a social network is very important. Going shopping in company significantly reduces the risk. Additionally, all encounters with strangers should be approached with healthy skepticism. Thirdly, jewelry should be worn as hidden as possible so as not to stimulate criminal fantasies. However, if an emergency still occurs, then the emergency call bracelet is almost the only thing that helps.

Less worries with the emergency call for seniors – the bracelet

It's not just criminal dangers that threaten seniors. Health is also often an increasing problem as we get older and can cause sleepless nights for some relatives when they increasingly need care to get through everyday life. Just one fall is enough to render you helpless. The telephone that saves the day can no longer be reached, and especially if the elderly person lives alone, a small inattention can quickly become a life-threatening event. An emergency call via the bracelet can quickly save your life.

Above all, the use of our bracelets reduces worries among relatives. The band lets you know that the senior can help themselves via the emergency call. So it is not necessary to constantly worry about what is going on. In the event of an emergency, a whole machinery is always put into motion.

Tip: The risk of falling in the apartment or house can be significantly reduced by taking various precautions. Grab bars in the bathroom can ensure safe personal hygiene and tripping hazards should be eliminated. Although carpets are beautiful to look at, they can also be such traps.

What happens when there is an emergency call?

As soon as the alarm band is activated due to an attack, a break-in or a medical emergency, the bracelet sends a signal over the cellular network. This means that the emergency call reaches the necessary emergency personnel directly. The police or rescue services can then be on their way straight away. A truly modern emergency call for seniors.

In addition, registered relatives will also be informed, as they may be able to provide assistance even more quickly. Emergency messages are usually received on cell phones. The most important information about the incident is attached to the notification or communicated by telephone. By contacting close people in this way, false alarms can also be quickly ruled out.

What do seniors often ask about self-protection?

When will my emergency calls be responded to?
The service can be used day and night, i.e. 24/7.

Can the emergency call also be triggered automatically?
If the sensor moves a certain distance away from the home, as can happen when confused after an attack, the motion transmitter registers this and informs relatives.

Are normal alarm bands also suitable for self-protection?
Yes, and the loud sound of 120 dB quickly scares many attackers away.

How quickly will help be provided?
The arrival of the emergency services or the police always depends on the reaction times in the region. However, a clarifying call is made immediately and this usually helps to defuse the situation somewhat.

How much does self-protection with an emergency call bracelet cost?
We have clearly tailored our offers to the budget of seniors and your own safety is definitely the wrong place to save money.

Senior emergency call:

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