Personal alarms provide people with a way to call for help after a fall or in the case of a medical emergency. The alarm is usually worn as a pendant or watch, and when activated, can call nominated contacts and/or emergency services.
Once activated, the wearer of the device can communicate directly with their emergency contact or monitoring service.
Who are they for?
People who might benefit from having a personal alarm could include those who:
- Are aged over 65 years
- Live alone
- Have had a previous fall
- Have a chronic medical condition
- Take multiple medications
- Have a fear of falling
- Are incontinent
- Have foot problems
- Have a visual impairment
- Have poor balance
How to get a personal alarm
If you are aged over 65 and registered with My Aged Care, you can request to be referred for a personal alarm.
The assessors will then arrange for a referral to us for a personal alarm assessment and one of our allied health assistants will contact you directly to arrange an appointment in your home.
Learn more
Call 5421 1666
Email admin@scchc.org.au
Visit us at 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton
Download a brochure here.
