Emergency button - security in the 4 walls
An emergency button is a great thing. Since many do not know that this exists or how it works, I would like to say something here.
There are so many providers. From Maltheser to the Red Cross. Also private companies. I own one from the Red Cross (that's where I feel well)
Prices vary from 15 to 25 euros a month. (I pay 18.50 euros, but can certainly vary)
For this you get a basic device (size like an answering machine) and a mobile device (chain, clock)
The base unit is connected to the telephone socket. The mobile device you can carry around with you or you just have it on the bed. Also, you can order several mobile devices - these cost but then in addition.
Pressing the emergency button takes only a few seconds and someone is talking on the base unit.
Incidentally, in the emergency call center, the "guards" see who it is in the event of an alarm.
You will see your illnesses, the individual medications, emergency contacts and and and.
So if the emergency center reports, then you can talk about the base unit (without what to press) freely with what is going on. So the corresponding help can be done.
If the patient (in this case me) does not answer in the event of an emergency call, the alarm is sounded.
While the "guard" the members of the list (this one indicates) processed and informed (3 people should at least deposit) to a doctor or ambulance already on the way.
You can deposit a key at the emergency service or give someone who has a key to the apartment. Of course, this person has to live nearby.
Not only for older people can such a button be helpful. I am in my early thirties and have been using this for several years emergency button, The service works wonderfully. You can also (I do that every few weeks) make a test alarm. If the central office reports, then you just say that it was just a test. It's fine if you just do it all your nose. So you just feel safer.
The base station should be easily accessible - I have my knee in the knee - could also be that you can not get up.
Incidentally, my cats triggered the alarm a few days ago. So I had my test run.
Of course that's a lot of money, but it's reassuring for me and it's worth my safety. I can only recommend it to sick people and above all older people.
Although I have a partner and I do not live alone, the button is still a help for me.
Incidentally, I do not work for any of these organizations, do not receive any commission or anything else. Just in case my tip is misunderstood.
Maybe one or the other can do something with this. Let's hope we do not need the emergency button ...
