Aid call has the answer for independent living

A recent survey commissioned by Aid Call of people over the age of 70, found that 73% would rather remain living at home independently than move in with their children, a relative or move into a care home.

Age Concern’s Aid Call asked people over 70 about how they would prefer to get help and support should they need it as they get older. Overwhelmingly the over 70s said they would rather remain living independently in their home with help on hand as and when required than consider living with their children or a relative or move into a care home.

“That’s exactly the sort of help that Age Concern’s Aid Call alarm system provides.” commented Chris Last, Chief Operating Officer at Aid Call. “Aid Call is like the friend that’s there when you need it; it provides real assurance to people who want to remain independent in their home for as long as possible. It offers a sense of security which enables you to go about your normal life knowing it will be there if you need it.”

Interestingly, the same survey of those aged 16-69 also found that 58% would rather an elderly relative remained living at home independently than move in with their children or into a care home.

Age Concern assists over 40,000 people in the UK every year following an accident around the home through its personal alarm system Aid Call.

One touch of the button on an Aid Call personal alarm connects the distressed person to a dedicated Response Centre, which is staffed by professionally trained operators 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

The alarm system operates a two-way speech link to enable the person who has raised the alarm to talk to an operator within seconds. The operator can then in turn contact their chosen keyholder - a friend, neighbour or relative - who will come to their aid. If there is no keyholder available, the emergency services will be contacted.

The alarm is lightweight and can be worn around the neck as a pendant, on a wrist strap or clipped to clothing. It is water resistant so can be worn at all times whether in the bathroom, kitchen or garden.

You can now purchase a self-install Aid Call alarm for a gift online, visit aidcall.co.uk/personalcare/shop/index.php.

To find out more about Aid Call or to arrange a free no-obligation demonstration, please visit aidcall.co.uk/personalcare