Everything you need to know about SOS emergency call bracelets: A guide

How does an SOS bracelet work?

Protection and security are increasingly coming to the fore and are becoming more and more important for each and every one of us every day. Above all, children and young people and, increasingly, women are constantly addressed. But what about the slightly older people among us? These can also come into certain situations in which help is needed and an emergency call has to be made. Whether it's a serious injury, a fire in the apartment or an unwanted burglar, there are enough dangers. This article aims to show how specifically Seniors can protect yourself so that you are not alone in such situations.

So-called Senior bracelets are a great way to always be a little safer on the way. You can find out which types are available in Austria and what functions they have here:

Why is an SOS bracelet vital for seniors?

In Austria it is above all the brand LifeCall Pioneer in things Security for seniors. In addition to some products for the home, such as emergency telephones or fire alarms, they also offer one when connected to one of their telephones Alarm band for seniors, which is equipped with a button and a fall sensor.

The device is comfortable to wear on your wrist, it is waterproof and can therefore be used while bathing or showering, and with just one big red button it is extremely user-friendly. One press of a button triggers the emergency call and the LifeCall home emergency call center is notified within seconds.

The fall sensor greatly enhances the product and is triggered automatically in the event of a serious fall. Of course, the fall sensor is only triggered if there is a severe shock. A vibration pre-alarm is then triggered, which can be canceled if there is no fall. If it is not switched off and it is actually a delicate situation, an emergency call will be sent to the LifeCall center and help will be urgent.

The costs for this product (always in combination with the in-house telephone) are €17,90 per month if you have a landline connection, otherwise it is €26,00.

Another popular product is the call aid from Austrian Red Cross and works basically the same as that Call assistance from LifeCall. You can also use the SOS here emergency bracelet always carry it around your wrist.

With just the push of a button, the emergency call center is alerted via the base station and any help is on site as quickly as possible.

The big difference between the two products is definitely the price. With the Red Cross variant, the basic package with a landline connection costs €26,00 per month and if you don't have one, even €39,00.

Another provider that is not yet active in Austria, but will be soon, is called “Zembro”. This company offers a very innovative approach to the function of senior bracelets and will probably also be very successful in Austria.

You can say it is the most modern senior bracelet, just because of its appearance. Elegant designs in black and beige show that security for seniors can also be modern. The difference here to the other two emergency call bands is that it is not the emergency call, but the family that is alerted, a location is sent and you can then make calls using the watch.

The cost for this product is €26,00 per month.

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Thanks to these great products, seniors no longer have to worry about living alone or leaving the house alone - with one