It can be hard to accept when you or a family member need to take that extra step towards having more help around the home, but call buttons are the perfect way to get some additional support without the need to make life-changing decisions about care provisions.
Call buttons, or personal alarms, can be linked up to family members, friends or neighbours or directly to a healthcare team to ensure an individual gets immediate treatment should they require it. But what is there to know about call buttons?
How Do Call Buttons Work?
Most call buttons contain a SIM card to allow them to make outside calls to contacts or the emergency services, with some having built-in GPS tracking too. You may be wondering why you should invest in a call button rather than giving an elderly relative one of your old mobile phones. All call buttons are designed to be simple to use with just one easy-to-press button. This ensures that even someone with limited sight, or who has suffered a fall and is confused and disorientated, can easily operate the device. What’s more, call buttons have a much longer battery life than a mobile phone, meaning that they are more reliable and accessible in times of need.
How Much Do Call Buttons Cost?
Call buttons come at a cost but, as you might expect, the price depends on a number of factors, as you’ll see at https://www.dinggly.com/products/wireless-call-buttons/.
Firstly, you need to decide if you will be purchasing a monitored or a non-monitored device. Monitored devices will respond to panic calls 24 hours a day, dispatching emergency services if required; meanwhile, an unmonitored alarm will dial a preset contact such as a family member, meaning that it could take longer to get a medical response in the event of an emergency. Unmonitored call buttons are priced in the region of £50-£100, whereas a monitored wearable call button is charged at a monthly rate.
Ultimately, call buttons can offer you peace of mind, and you can’t put a price on that.