How Personal Alarms Help People With Dementia

Dementia is a common brain condition that currently affects over 420,000 Australians. People living with dementia may experience confusion, difficulty with communication, and changes in mood and personality. As the condition progresses, it can make it harder for individuals to live independently.

Despite the challenges posed by this condition, many individuals strive to maintain their independence, continuing to perform their daily activities with confidence. Personal alarms can help provide a safety net, offering reassurance to the wearers and their loved ones.

Personal alarm features that useful for dementia

In this article, we will highlight the features of the LiveLife Pendant that can be helpful for people living with dementia.

• Simple design and user-friendly: The LiveLife Pendant is designed with simplicity in mind, ensuring that individuals with dementia can easily operate it.
• SOS button: The pendant has a single SOS/Heart button on its face. When pressed, the personal alarm pendant instantly alerts the programmed emergency contacts, ensuring that help is always available.
• Fall detection: The personal alarm pendant is equipped with fall detection, automatically activating when a fall is detected. This ensures that even if the wearer is unable to call for help due to confusion or physical limitations, the emergency contacts are notified immediately.
• GPS location: With integrated GPS, the pendant allows carers to track the wearer’s whereabouts in real-time. This feature helps in cases of disorientation or wandering, ensuring carers can quickly locate the wearer if they become lost or confused.
• Geofencing: Geofencing creates virtual safety zones around familiar areas like the home or garden. If the wearer leaves these zones, carers are immediately alerted. This feature is especially beneficial for those with dementia, who may unintentionally wander outside of safe spaces due to forgetfulness or confusion.
• Showerproof: The pendant is water-resistant, which makes it suitable for wearing during daily routines like showering or bathing. This ensures the wearer’s safety at all times, even during activities where they may be at greater risk of slipping or becoming disoriented.
• Daily reminders: The personal alarm pendant can be programmed to send daily reminders for essential tasks, such as taking medication or engaging in physical activity. This feature is particularly helpful for individuals with dementia who may forget to follow through with important routines.
• Receive calls: The personal alarm pendant allows the wearer to receive calls, answering automatically in speakerphone mode. This provides an easy way for those with dementia to stay connected with their carers and family members, reducing anxiety caused by isolation or confusion about technology.

We wouldn’t leave home without my dementia, sometimes “run away bride” wearing it. It has helped me locate her twice. – Bill Griffith

To learn more about how our personal alarms can support people living with dementia, call 1800 936 774 or order now.

For more information, advice and support around dementia, visit Dementia Australia.