Emergency response panic button. Rescue buttons for the elderly: an overview of services and gadgets for caring for older people. Our obligations after the installation of the panic button

As the population of developed countries ages, the market for devices to monitor their health and ensure their lives at home (so many elderly people live apart from their relatives) is growing and becoming more attractive to manufacturing companies. Devices are becoming more and more, but their development is associated with certain specific difficulties.

The main difficulty of such technologies is to make them extremely easy to use, so that they do not require constant recharging, reinstallation and other technical intricacies, and also have a simple interface. And it's important, because no one likes to feel under surveillance, to use technology that does not involve direct surveillance.

Lively

Lively unveiled its personal emergency aid device in the form of a watch that combines a large button to call an ambulance, a pedometer and an app that displays reminders to take medication on time. In addition, the system is equipped with "passivity sensors" that determine whether the usual activity of an elderly person has decreased and send an alarm message to relatives if the activity level drops below certain level. And, since most old people do not have a WiFi network at home, communication is carried out through a mobile network using a home hub that supports the device at a distance of up to 300 meters from the base. The watch can also be paired with a smartphone when, for example, a person leaves the house. The developers took into account the common vision problem of their target audience - hence the use of a large button, and the watch shape of the device is also due to this generation's habit of wearing a watch on the wrist.

The system works invisibly to older users and sends a signal to relatives only if something unusual happens.

In early 2015, fall detection will be added to the device and it will instantly inform relatives or help desks about it.

The device costs $49.95 and the monitoring service costs $34.95/month.

Philips HomeSafe Wireless

Philips Lifeline offers the HomeSafe Wireless medical alarm system designed for home use by lonely seniors. based on standard device HomeSafe of the same company, the wireless version of the system does not depend on the presence of a wired telephone at home. HomeSafe allows you to contact doctors, relatives, or anyone else who is registered as a caregiver, at any time when the user presses a button on their bracelet or "necklace", or when the device registers a fall.

HomeSafe Wireless uses a mobile communicator that connects users to their own 24/7 emergency response center. emergencies ensuring older people get help when they need it. HomeSafe Wireless can also include the Lifeline service with AutoAlert, which initiates an automatic call to the help desk if a fall is registered and the user is unable to press the button on their device.

The device is equipped with a battery that provides 24 hours of system operation in the event of a power outage, ensuring users are never left without medical attention.

When subscribing to the service, which costs $40 - $53/month, the equipment is provided free of charge.

Touch3

GreatCall has begun offering its own Touch3 smartphone for older users, which is free from the complexities that all smart phones have and that confuse older users. They don't want to go through multiple hard-to-read screens to get to what they want. A smartphone based on a Samsung device contains only a few of the most necessary functions for older people - help, phone, camera and the ability to send a text message - which are available in one or two clicks and which are presented on the screen with large buttons.

Touch3 gives its owner access to very convenient health and safety services:

Access to GreatCall 5Star dedicated service staff who, when called, see the subscriber's data, including emergency contact numbers (friends, relatives, doctors), medications taken and allergies. They can assess the degree of danger of the situation and send help to an elderly person;
Ability to call and speak with a licensed nurse or doctor at no additional charge;

These services are available only in the United States, but almost throughout the country.

In addition, the Medcoach app, which is convenient for older people, is installed on the smartphone, designed to track the schedule of medications and initiate appropriate reminders about this.

The smartphone itself costs $169.99, and maintenance using the services mentioned above costs the user $25/month. (depending on the number of calls to services).

Interestingly, a similar project was developed by Independa, which is testing its Angela tablet, designed specifically for the elderly. The tablet uses its own graphical interface, which has brighter colors, higher contrast, and larger icons than typical consumer devices.

Angela has a number of pre-installed apps that the company believes are of interest to seniors, such as email, Facebook, video calling, games, and puzzles. In addition, the system includes the Smart Reminders application, which allows users to set reminders for timely medication, doctor visits, and similar events. At the same time, reminders are displayed on the screen and users need to touch them in order to confirm reading. And people caring for an elderly person simultaneously receive confirmation that the reminder is understood and fulfilled.

Evermind

The Evermind system is a set of sensors that allows relatives of an elderly person to discreetly and unobtrusively monitor his vital activity.

The Evermind sensor is more like a device that we often see in home automation kits - a "smart electrical plug", i.e. an external module that provides end-to-end connection of electrical equipment to the network. In other words, the sensor is plugged into a socket and is itself a socket. If the electrical device connected to the sensor turns on or off, Evermind captures the changes and sends the corresponding data to the manufacturer's server using its own cellular module. The received information is analyzed and, if necessary, a notification is sent to the smartphone of a relative or person caring for an elderly or sick person.

Older people have established habits, they eat at about the same time every day, watch TV, walk and go to bed. It is these habitual actions that are monitored, or rather, deviations from this ritual are recorded.

For example, the user connects the coffee maker to the mains through Evermind. He knows that every morning for his elderly relative begins with a cup of invigorating drink, and therefore adjusts the sensor accordingly. If during the morning the sensor does not detect the inclusion of the coffee maker, the user will receive a notification. Or vice versa, he will receive an SMS every time the equipment is launched - it all depends on the selected parameters.

At the same time, it is not required to have Internet at home, which, as a rule, the elderly do not have - all sensors have their own wireless access to the network.

There is no mobile application for Evermind, sensors are configured via a web interface. A set of three sensors will cost $199. In addition, Evermind owners are charged a monthly fee of $29 for cellular network and server usage.

It is generally accepted that gadgets are the sphere of interests of young people, and people of venerable age do not need “these internets of yours”. In fact, they are still needed, and sometimes absolutely necessary. Smart devices designed specifically for the elderly can help and even save your life. close person when he is alone.

Some time ago we wrote about. These are not the only devices that are equipped with such a system. Emergency rescue buttons for the elderly are available in the form of bracelets, pendants, watches, key rings, stationary modules and mobile applications, and their work is provided by special services. Today we will talk about them.

"" is a round-the-clock center for helping people of senile age and children who are forced to spend some time without the presence of loved ones. Its services are available to residents of any Russian region. Their list includes:

Telephone communication with a live operator at any time of the day or night.
Round-the-clock medical support by phone (negotiations with a doctor).
Emergency call ambulance, police, Ministry of Emergency Situations. Control of the arrival of services and hospitalization of the ward.
Determination of the location of the ward through the Internet.
Notification of relatives and other trusted persons that the client needs help.
Monitoring of well-being and vital signs (pulse, blood pressure) client. Control of medication intake.
Remote psychological assistance.
House call social worker and social taxi.
Appointment to doctors by phone.
Consultations on legal, medical and social issues.
Check-up call once a month to make sure that everything is in order with the ward.

Services "Buttons of Life" are paid. Monthly payment is 330 rubles. In addition, to connect, you will have to purchase one of the devices listed below. All of them are equipped with an SOS alarm button and are configured to work with the service.

Smartwatch Aimoto Senior

Aimoto Senior is a specially designed wrist smart watch with a built-in system for monitoring the vital functions and the user's location. The gadget is extremely simple in everyday use, but an elderly person may need the help of loved ones to set it up.

When SOS is pressed, the call is transferred to the operator's console "Life Buttons".

Aimoto Senior features and specifications:

Calls and SMS through the connected phone.
Watch.
Pedometer.
Geolocation with saving the history of location and setting the boundaries of geofences.
Trusted numbers (one button call).
Pressure and pulse sensor.
Fall sensor.
Alarm.
Medication schedule with reminder system.
Color display 1.3”.
Battery 400mAh.
Protection against drops and splashes of water.
Stylish plastic case with soft strap.
Includes 1 nano-SIM SIM card.

The cost of the watch is 4990 rubles. In addition to the device itself, the price includes 5 GB of Internet traffic, 300 SMS and 100 minutes of telephone conversations.

GPS phone pendant T-01

T-01 pendant phone is designed to be worn around the neck. Even people with signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease can use this gadget, as it is equipped with only two buttons - SOS (to contact the service operator) and a call to a trusted number of a loved one.

The pendant comes with a charging cradle.

Functions and characteristics of T-01:

Sensor of falling and position of a body of the user in space.
Sending SMS to the saved number when the fall sensor is triggered, the ward goes beyond the geofence boundaries and the battery level is low.
Automatic call to the operator of the "Button of Life" when the fall sensor is triggered.
Voice control.
1 micro SIM card (included).
1 micro USB port.
Battery 800mAh (up to 5 days without recharging).
Energy saving mode (up to 20 days without recharging).

The price of the device is 4990 rubles. The price also includes 5 GB of network traffic, 300 SMS and 100 minutes of calls.

Laipac GPS pendant

The Laipac GPS pendant is made in Canada. Like the T-01, it is designed to be worn around the neck and is equipped with only two buttons - SOS to communicate with the "Button of Life" operator and call the saved number of someone close. The device differs from the previous model in high sensitivity in determining the user's coordinates - with an accuracy of up to 6 meters.

Functions and characteristics of Laipac pendant:

GPS geolocation with location history and geofencing settings.
Fall sensor with automatic call to the service operator and SMS notification of relatives in case of operation.
Sending SMS to a saved number when the user leaves the geofence and the battery level is low.
1 SIM card included.
Battery 850mAh (up to 3 days without recharging).
Warranty - 1 year.

The cost of the device is 5990 rubles. The price includes 250 Mb of Internet, 250 SMS and 800 minutes of telephone conversations.

In addition to the listed devices, on the website "Buttons of Life" A-01 GPS for 3990 rubles and ONEXT Care Phone 4 for 3690 rubles.

System Care

The St. Petersburg portal "" provides comprehensive services for the care and medical support of the elderly and the disabled. "Panic button" - one of the functions of the service, can be connected both for a fee and free of charge under the state program.

The function of the Panic Button is 24/7 phone support and calling emergency services with a single press of SOS on the connected device. Users of the service receive advice on any medical, social and domestic issues. Calls are accepted by operators with higher medical education- doctors and pharmacists. The system tracks each appeal and controls the quality of assistance at all its stages.

The service supports the connection of any mobile phones and other devices equipped with SOS buttons.

Sistema Care operates in 12 regions of the Russian Federation, which include the Leningrad, Novgorod, Pskov regions and separately the cities of St. Petersburg, Moscow and Ufa. The cost and range of services in different regions and cities may vary.

Mobile rescuer of the Ministry of Emergency Situations

The free application for smartphones "" was developed by order of the Russian Emergencies Ministry. It is intended to notify the rescue services and close people of the user about the need of the latter for immediate assistance.

The interface of the "Mobile Rescue" is designed for the most inexperienced, which are many people in old age. In fact, this is one large on-screen SOS button, a 5-second press of which sends a message to the regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and to the saved phone numbers. After pressing SOS, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations call up the person who applied and clarify what kind of assistance he needs.

In addition, the application determines the user's coordinates and transmits them to the rescue service and relatives.

Other functions of "Mobile Rescuer":

Displaying a map of the area showing the location of the applicant.
Reference information on the provision of emergency first aid.
Telephone book of medical establishments and fire services of the city.
Saving the history of operations.

Panic gadgets for the elderly

Now let's get acquainted with Russian-made universal devices that can be connected to domestic GPS / GLONASS monitoring services, local security systems, or used only for emergency notification of loved ones.

GSM key fob "Siberian Arsenal"

The device with a key hook and three small buttons is designed to be carried in a pocket or bag. He does not have a separate SOS button, but any of the three can become one: what will happen when pressed is determined by the owner. To set up the gadget, an elderly person will need mobile phone and help from a loved one.

Supported functions of pressing the buttons of the GSM key fob:

Alarm signal (SOS).
Testing the functionality of the device.
Sending a message to specified numbers.
Information about the balance on the SIM card.
Hardware testing.
Informing the security service about an emergency event.

The cost of the device is 5350-5500 rubles.

Radio channel bracelet Astra-R RPD

The peculiarity of this simple-looking device is that it works without a SIM card, which is indispensable in conditions where there is no cellular connection, for example, far from the city. The range of the radio signal of the bracelet is up to 150 meters. In addition, it does not need to be recharged, as it is equipped with a simple replaceable battery that lasts about 1.5 years.

To ensure the operation of the device, a stationary radio transmitting controller and an Astra-R relay are required, which are not included in the delivery set. The cost of one bracelet in Russian stores is approximately 1100 rubles, and a set with a controller and relay is about 8900-9000 rubles.

Guard SOS GSM-03

The Guard SOS GSM-03 set consists of stationary and mobile modules. The first is a small box for hanging on the wall, and the second is a bracelet that looks like wrist watch. Both devices are equipped with panic buttons. When they are pressed, the signal is transmitted to the specified phone numbers (maximum 5). After sending the message, the system calls the relative of the elderly user, simultaneously turning on the microphone on the devices so that the subscriber can hear what the person is in and what is happening next to him.

Additional features of the stationary module of the system:

Connecting sensors for gas leakage, smoke, water leakage, etc.
Connecting an external speakerphone.
Siren connection.
Autonomous mode of operation up to 6 hours (during normal use it is powered by 220 V).

The cost of the set is 5100 rubles.

The domestic market can hardly be called rich in devices with emergency buttons for the elderly, but Chinese sites like Aliexpress successfully fill this shortcoming. The choice there is huge, the prices are low, and the quality is at the level. Unless they provide a guarantee, but this is already nit-picking.

However, before ordering goods of this class on foreign sites, it is important to make sure that their work is supported by Russian services, as well as that there are no “spyware” and prohibited functions. In particular, radio transmitting and receiving equipment operating at frequencies above 9 kHz, and means of secretly obtaining information, cannot be imported into our country.

Clinical psychologist, specialist in crisis assistance and psychological diagnostics, more than 10 years of experience.

Specializes in anti-crisis counseling (crisis assistance), treatment of psychosomatic disorders, neurosis, anxiety. Participates in the rehabilitation of stroke patients and also works with their relatives. Conducts pathopsychological diagnostics of the personality, the state of cognitive processes (memory, intelligence, abstract thinking, praxis), consults patients with problems of adaptation and interpersonal relationships.

More about the work of a psychologist

Crisis assistance in emergency situations (illness or death of a loved one, job loss, any significant loss). Tasks: to assess psychological problems, help a person accept the situation and not go into neurosis, not succumb to depression, etc., neutralize the negative and start moving on in life.

Clinical psychology: work with people with various diseases (for example, those who have suffered a stroke), in which a significant part of the problems is in the field of psychological disorders. A psychologist is a key link in the process of rehabilitation and recovery after any illness, and psychological rehabilitation after a stroke is essential. Tasks: to achieve positive dynamics in relation to oneself, to the disease, to others.

The psychologist performs the function of the patient's "advocate", helps to establish contact with relatives and the outside world (social adaptation). Tasks: to bring out of a state of shock; motivate the patient to recover, relieve anxiety (informed patients recover faster), provide psychological help and support.

Education

2001: St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Faculty of Psychology (psychological counseling)
2017: Institute of Psychotherapy and Medical Psychology named after B.D. Karvasarsky (clinical (medical) psychology)

Training

2018: Personality-oriented (reconstructive) psychotherapy according to Karvasarsky, Tashlykov, Isurina in the treatment of neurotic disorders, borderline conditions and addictions (Institute of Psychotherapy and Clinical (Medical) Psychology named after B.D. Karvasarsky)
2016: Existential Psychotherapy and Counseling Institute of Practical Psychology Imaton (Institute of Psychotherapy and Clinical (Medical) Psychology named after Karvasarsky)
2016: Fundamentals of Modern Sexology and Family Therapy (Association for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
2016: CBT for Depressive Disorders and Depressive Behaviors (CBT Association)
2015: Introduction to trauma-focused CBT (International medical and psychological association "Doctor Bormental")
2014: Fundamentals of psychological correction of eating behavior according to the method of "Doctor Bormental" (Internanional Coaches Union)
2013: International Coach Training Program (Imaton Institute of Practical Psychology)
2012: Methodical training of business trainers (Institute of Practical Psychology Imaton)
2012: Intensive short-term psychotherapeutic technologies. Practice of use (IPP Imaton)
2011: Prevention and correction psychological problems in preschool children (IPP Imaton)

Sends SMS, calls your phone numbers
The owner can send a voice message - a request for help
You can remotely listen to the room by phone
Start a sound alert signal - siren

Device features

Advantages

Compact size - comfortable to carry
Optional wireless wristband
Works wherever there is a mobile connection

Principle of operation

Insert the SIM card into the dedicated slot
Write down your phone number in the gadget's memory
Press SOS - the device will send SMS, make a call

Note!

Medical companies, monitoring services such as Life Button charge a monthly service fee.

Unlike them, Major GSM Panic is completely autonomous: SMS messages and calls are sent directly to the user's mobile phone.

Complex call systems are inconvenient to use, difficult to understand, in an emergency, a pensioner may become confused, forget what to do.

Our system works simply - one-click call.

You can buy a panic button for the elderly in foreign online stores, but when purchasing equipment from foreign sellers, it is impossible to replace a defective device.

Wire.net gives a 12-month warranty on all products purchased in our store

Lively

Lively unveiled its personal emergency aid device in the form of a watch that combines a large button to call an ambulance, a pedometer and an app that displays reminders to take medication on time. In addition, the system is equipped with "passivity sensors" that determine whether the elderly person's usual activity has decreased and send an alarm message to relatives if the activity level drops below a certain level. And, since most old people do not have a WiFi network at home, communication is carried out through a mobile network using a home hub that supports the device at a distance of up to 300 meters from the base. The watch can also be paired with a smartphone when, for example, a person leaves the house. The developers took into account the common vision problem of their target audience - hence the use of a large button, and the watch shape of the device is also due to this generation's habit of wearing a watch on the wrist.

The system works invisibly to older users and sends a signal to relatives only if something unusual happens.

In early 2015, fall detection will be added to the device and it will instantly inform relatives or help desks about it.

The device costs $49.95 and the monitoring service costs $34.95/month.

Philips HomeSafe Wireless

Philips Lifeline offers the HomeSafe Wireless medical alarm system designed for home use by lonely seniors. Based on the same company's standard HomeSafe device, the wireless version of the system does not depend on a wired telephone at home. HomeSafe allows you to contact doctors, relatives, or anyone else who is registered as a caregiver, at any time when the user presses a button on their bracelet or "necklace", or when the device registers a fall.

HomeSafe Wireless uses a mobile communicator that connects users to their own 24/7 emergency response center, ensuring the elderly get help when they need it. HomeSafe Wireless can also include the Lifeline service with AutoAlert, which initiates an automatic call to the help desk if a fall is registered and the user is unable to press the button on their device.

The device is equipped with a battery that provides 24 hours of system operation in the event of a power outage, ensuring users are never left without medical attention.

When subscribing to the service, which costs $40 - $53/month, the equipment is provided free of charge.

Touch3

Touch3 gives its owner access to very convenient health and safety services:

Access to GreatCall 5Star dedicated service staff who, when called, see the subscriber's data, including emergency contact numbers (friends, relatives, doctors), medications taken and allergies. They can assess the degree of danger of the situation and send help to an elderly person;
Ability to call and speak with a licensed nurse or doctor at no additional charge;

These services are available only in the United States, but almost throughout the country.

In addition, the Medcoach app, which is convenient for older people, is installed on the smartphone, designed to track the schedule of medications and initiate appropriate reminders about this.

The smartphone itself costs $169.99, and maintenance using the services mentioned above costs the user $25/month. (depending on the number of calls to services).

Evermind

The Evermind system is a set of sensors that allows relatives of an elderly person to discreetly and unobtrusively monitor his vital activity.

At the same time, it is not required to have Internet at home, which, as a rule, the elderly do not have - all sensors have their own wireless Internet access.