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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;−&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Can &lt;/del&gt;I get a free personal alarm?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some local councils may offer &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;free service&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;however some require you &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;meet certain criteria &lt;/del&gt;or &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;live &lt;/del&gt;in &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a particular area&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;If you don't qualify for &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;free service you can often save money by shopping around&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Mobile phones &lt;/del&gt;are great for &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;keeping in touch &lt;/del&gt;with &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;loved ones but they do need to be carried and charged regularly&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Having &lt;/del&gt;an alarm &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;also means you &lt;/del&gt;can &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;simply press one button &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;call &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;help in an emergency without needing to remember numbers&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;What &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;type &lt;/del&gt;of personal alarm &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;is best for me&lt;/del&gt;?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Personal alarms are available &lt;/del&gt;with a range of &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;features, &lt;/del&gt;including location &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;tracking&lt;/del&gt;, &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;automated location updates &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;text messaging&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;They can also alert &lt;/del&gt;you &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;if they detect an incident such as &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;fall&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Does the &lt;/del&gt;personal alarm &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;protect my privacy&lt;/del&gt;?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Most alarms &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;use GPS &lt;/del&gt;to &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;track &lt;/del&gt;the &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;wearer&lt;/del&gt;'s &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;position &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;will send you notifications &lt;/del&gt;if &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;they move out of the area you set. Some can even send you &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;map of their current location&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Does it work in &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;power cut?&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Some &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;alarms have back-&lt;/del&gt;up &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;batteries which will help &lt;/del&gt;them &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;continue to function even in a power cut&lt;/del&gt;. They &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;will also automatically dial &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;pre-programmed list &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;emergency contacts to ensure help is quickly organised&lt;/del&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; [https://&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;personalmedicalalarms&lt;/del&gt;.com&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;.au&lt;/del&gt;/ Medical &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Alert AU&lt;/del&gt;] &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Is &lt;/del&gt;it &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;waterproof?&lt;/del&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;We recommend looking &lt;/del&gt;for &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;an IP67 rating which &lt;/del&gt;will &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;help &lt;/del&gt;to keep &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the personal alarm safe from dust &lt;/del&gt;and &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;powerful water jets&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some also include &lt;/del&gt;a &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;protective casing or bag to give the &lt;/del&gt;personal alarm &lt;del class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;extra protection&lt;/del&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Personal alarms offer a way to get help quickly. They are a convenient, discreet and easy to use alternative to mobile phones.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Lone workers (including contractors and self-employed people) need to be able to summon help when they’re working alone. That’s why they should have a lone worker alarm to keep them safe.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;How can &lt;/ins&gt;I get a free personal alarm?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Many personal alarms are worn like a pendant or watch and connect to a national helpline via a base unit in your home. When activated, the device rings &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;call centre&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;who can then decide whether &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;alert family &lt;/ins&gt;or &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the emergency services if needed.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;A good quality personal alarm that contacts friends and family will store a list of phone numbers, calling the first on the list &lt;/ins&gt;in &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;case no answer is received&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some alarms will then move on to the next number in the list, and so on, to ensure &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;response is received quickly&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some models will also have a built-in fall sensor, and &lt;/ins&gt;are &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;able to detect falls when the alarm is triggered by a sudden movement or vibration. This type of personal alarm can be a &lt;/ins&gt;great &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;choice &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;those &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a history of falls or who are at risk of falling&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;For added peace of mind, consider &lt;/ins&gt;an alarm &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;that &lt;/ins&gt;can &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;be pressed by hand for easy activation (e.g. pin-activated models) or features a loud alarm &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;strobe light &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;attracting attention&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;What &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;are the benefits &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;a free &lt;/ins&gt;personal alarm?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A personal alarm can help to keep elderly and vulnerable people at home safely. This device allows them to contact emergency services and their family members &lt;/ins&gt;with &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;the push of a button. It also helps to reduce the time it takes for them to get assistance if they fall or become confused.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Many companies offer &lt;/ins&gt;a range of &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;different personal alarms &lt;/ins&gt;including &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;pendant over the neck and wrist options. For those who have mobility issues or dementia it is important to look for a wearable that can track their &lt;/ins&gt;location &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;using GPS. This will allow the response team to find them quickly and safely in the event of an emergency.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Some community schemes and the National Disability Insurance Scheme offer funding for personal alarms. However&lt;/ins&gt;, &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;this is usually on a case-by-case basis &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;tends to be limited in scope&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;If &lt;/ins&gt;you &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;do receive funding for &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;personal alarm make sure to check that it will work when you move house within the UK&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;How do I get a free &lt;/ins&gt;personal alarm?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Most &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;personal &lt;/ins&gt;alarms &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;only alert a pre-selected contact and service rely on a monthly or annual subscription. This can sometimes fail for a variety of reasons, including phone being turned &lt;/ins&gt;to &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;silent or &lt;/ins&gt;the &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;person missing a call or text, so it&lt;/ins&gt;'s &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;best to find an alarm that has a longer battery life &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;can be put on a charging cradle at night &lt;/ins&gt;if &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;this is &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;concern&lt;/ins&gt;.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;If the user needs to go out and about, look for a mobile alarm that can link up to a monitoring centre and has &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;GPS system. This can help family members track where they are and let them know they are safe.&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Some &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;providers require sensitive information to set &lt;/ins&gt;up &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;an account, so we'd recommend checking what data they hold and their policy on this. This should be clear on their website or you can call &lt;/ins&gt;them &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;and ask if you're unsure&lt;/ins&gt;. They &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;should be able to explain their policies clearly and have &lt;/ins&gt;a &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;way &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;cancelling an alarm that may have been sounded accidentally&lt;/ins&gt;.&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;What are the disadvantages of a free personal alarm?&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; [https://&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;personalmedicalalarm&lt;/ins&gt;.com/ Medical &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Alarms&lt;/ins&gt;] &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;Some people may find a personal alarm stigmatising, but it’s important to remember that this device is not there to take away independence, rather to strengthen it. Many customers who initially have doubts about wearing a personal alarm are quickly satisfied with the comfort and peace of mind that &lt;/ins&gt;it &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;brings to them.&lt;/ins&gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;A personal alarm can also help in reducing the amount of time it takes &lt;/ins&gt;for &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;emergency services to arrive. The alarm is linked to a 24/7 help team who can then contact the appropriate emergency resources in your area.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Many mobile alarms come with the option of adding your emergency contacts and can detect falls or accidents without needing to be activated by you. This means your family members &lt;/ins&gt;will &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;be able &lt;/ins&gt;to keep &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;an eye on your location even when you’re out &lt;/ins&gt;and &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;about&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;This makes &lt;/ins&gt;a personal alarm &lt;ins class=&quot;diffchange diffchange-inline&quot;&gt;an excellent option for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking or hiking&lt;/ins&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Die Seite wurde neu angelegt: „Can I get a free personal alarm?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Some local councils may offer a free service, however some require you to meet certain criteria or live in a partic…“&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Neue Seite&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;Can I get a free personal alarm?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Some local councils may offer a free service, however some require you to meet certain criteria or live in a particular area. If you don't qualify for a free service you can often save money by shopping around.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Mobile phones are great for keeping in touch with loved ones but they do need to be carried and charged regularly. Having an alarm also means you can simply press one button and call for help in an emergency without needing to remember numbers.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;What type of personal alarm is best for me?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Personal alarms are available with a range of features, including location tracking, automated location updates and text messaging. They can also alert you if they detect an incident such as a fall.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Does the personal alarm protect my privacy?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Most alarms use GPS to track the wearer's position and will send you notifications if they move out of the area you set. Some can even send you a map of their current location.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Does it work in a power cut?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Some alarms have back-up batteries which will help them continue to function even in a power cut. They will also automatically dial a pre-programmed list of emergency contacts to ensure help is quickly organised.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; [https://personalmedicalalarms.com.au/ Medical Alert AU] Is it waterproof?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;We recommend looking for an IP67 rating which will help to keep the personal alarm safe from dust and powerful water jets. Some also include a protective casing or bag to give the personal alarm extra protection.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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