Living alone can be scary. There is so much that could happen or go wrong with nobody else knowing. As you get older, the risk of falling tends to increase, and it\u2019s not just while you\u2019re out and about. A lot of seniors trip or fall in their own homes and may struggle to get back up without help. A fall can have a serious impact on a person\u2019s life, too, as the body naturally gets weaker and less able to heal or bounce back.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not the nicest thing to think about. However, if you do have a fear of falling or worry about someone you know, here are five products to reassure you, give you back your independence, and provide support in the unfortunate event of a fall.<\/p>\n
There are now smartwatches available that can specifically detect a fall<\/a> and trigger an alarm when needed. They use GPS tracking and route monitoring to make sure you\u2019re safe while in or out of the house. The SOS alarm will then connect you to a local SOS contact (which you can set for yourself) so that help can be quickly sought out.<\/p>\n If you do fall, there are SOS pendants that can give you the reassurance that you\u2019ll be able to seek help. These pendants can be worn at all times and tend to be made from soft string rather than metal \u2013 meaning they can be worn without discomfort even in the shower.<\/p>\n The pendant can be pressed to call emergency services to come to your rescue. You don\u2019t need to try and get up yourself, as this could lead to further accidents. Sit tight, press the pendant, and know that help is on the way.<\/p>\nSOS Pendants<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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