Enhancing Safety and Independence for Aging Loved Ones: The Benefits of Personal Alarm Systems
As more seniors choose to live independently, families face growing concerns about their safety. Aging loved ones living alone can create worry for family members who can’t always be there. How can you balance safety with independence? The answer often lies in personal alarm systems, designed to offer reassurance for both seniors and their families. […]
Emergency Medical Alarms: Your Guide to Healthy & Independent Aging
Many older adults face a frightening reality: statistics show that one in four seniors fall each year. These falls not only lead to serious injuries but also spark fear and isolation. This is where emergency medical alarms step in, offering a vital solution to enhance safety and well-being as people age. Emergency medical alarms are […]
How Fall Detection Technology Works: A Comprehensive Guide
Falls are a leading cause of injury among the elderly, with 238,055 people in Australia being hospitalized due to falls in 2022-23, which was 43.4% of all injury hospitalizations*. This resulted in an age-standardized rate of 758.2 falls per 100,000 people. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and deaths in Australia. Falls are […]
Discover The Features Of An Emergency Alarm For Seniors
Ensuring the safety and independence of seniors is vital, and modern emergency alarms offer a range of features designed to provide peace of mind for both users and their loved ones. In this article, we will explore in detail all the features that LiveLife alarms offer. SOS button Our emergency alarms are designed with a […]
LiveLife Alarms Helped Winsome Remain At Home
When Mary and her family started worrying about her mum Winsome’s safety, they knew they needed a solution to help her stay safe while living independently. That’s when they turned to LiveLife Alarms, recommended by friends. At first, Mary was concerned that her mum, not being very tech-savvy, might struggle with using a personal alarm. […]
Family and Friends vs. Professional Monitoring: Which One is Best for Me?
LiveLife personal alarms can be monitored by family and friends or our A1 graded professional monitoring centre. For many seniors, the decision between relying on family and friends or opting for professional monitoring services can be a challenging one. Each option has its unique advantages and understanding them can help you make an informed choice […]
LiveLife Alarms Gives Robyn Peace Of Mind
At 84 years old, Robyn from Newcastle is the perfect example of kindness and resilience. As a proud grandmother and great-grandmother, her life is filled with love and laughter, despite the challenges of vertigo – a sensation of spinning and dizziness that began almost two years ago and often affects her balance. After a few […]
How Emergency Alarms Support Healthy Ageing
Over the past years, the Australian government has increased its focus on programs that support healthy ageing and independent living, such as My Aged Care established in 2013. Since then, emergency alarms have grown in popularity and become an essential tool for people who want to stay at home for longer, maintaining their independence and […]
How Medical Alarms Provide Peace of Mind | Customer Spotlight: Ruby
Ruby, a vibrant and independent 84-year-old originally from Ireland, has been living in Australia for 33 years. With a love for living independently and staying healthy, Ruby is the picture of vitality. She’s always on the go, and her energy is contagious. But a few years ago, Ruby’s health took an unexpected turn. A sudden […]
How to Test Your Personal Alarm
Like any other electronic device, it is important to conduct regular checks on your personal alarm to ensure that it is working properly. We encourage our customers to conduct health checks once a month. This short article will guide you through the alarm’s health check in four easy steps. Step 1. Check the green light. […]
When Is The Right Time To Get A Personal Safety Alarm?
Purchasing a personal safety alarm is an important decision, but when is the right time to make that purchase? Personal safety alarms are designed to provide quick assistance during emergencies, whether that is a fall, a medical issue, or a situation where you feel threatened. Personal safety alarms are highly recommended for: Another strong indication […]
Monitored Personal Alarms By LiveLife Alarms
Since 2016, LiveLife Alarms have been providing personal alarms to Australians nationwide that are monitored by family and friends. This year we introduced a new service offering: Professional Monitoring by LiveLife Alarms. With no lock-in contracts, the LiveLife Professional Monitoring model is designed to be flexible. New and existing customers can opt into the monitored model […]
A Quick Guide to Personal Alarms
Personal alarms have become a very popular safety tool among older adults. In this article, we will briefly explain what to look for when shopping for personal alarms. ‘Personal alarms are an invaluable tool for enhancing safety and independence for seniors’ – Australian Carers Guide The 5 Essential Features in Personal Alarms #1 Mobile Personal Alarm […]
Medical Alarm Watch: A Lifesaving Device
It’s no secret that we are living in the technology era – now we have smart everything: smartphones, smart TVs, and even smart glasses! Who would have thought? Many of these gadgets promise to make our lives easier, but in the field of assistive technology, they do a lot more than that, they can be […]
Choosing a Personal Alarm. Pendant vs Watch
Choosing the right personal alarm for you can be overwhelming. With so many options available, how do you know which alarm is best for you or your loved ones? We will break it down to help you make an informed decision. LiveLife Alarms prioritise your safety and peace of mind, both the pendant and watch […]
LiveLife Emergency Alarm Button Provides Independence. Lance’s Story.
Lance’s journey with emergency alarm buttons Our customer Lance, who is 86 years old, enjoys living independently and values his daily walks and coffees at the local shop, catch-ups with his mates, and visits to his neighbour. But a few years ago, Lance faced a challenge that made him rethink his safety. How the LiveLife emergency alarm button […]
How To Get Personal Alarms For Free
Personal alarms, commonly known as ‘emergency buttons for seniors’, can be a vital tool for maintaining independence and peace of mind. Over recent years, the Australian government has increased its focus on programs that provide funding to assist eligible Australians in healthy ageing and independent living. LiveLife Alarms are an approved NDIS and HCP supplier. We can help you navigate […]
Who Needs Personal Safety Alarm Devices?
Personal safety alarm devices are highly recommended for most seniors and people living with disabilities and medical conditions. A personal alarm can give a sense of security and confidence to those who have experienced health scares, helping to maintain their independence and freedom. Testimonial “Purchased watch alarm for my stroke survivor husband – absolutely brilliant and gives […]
What To Look For in a Personal Emergency Medical Alarm System
These days there are plenty of options when it comes to choosing the best personal emergency alarm system. In this short article let’s examine these further.
How Automatic Fall Detection Works
Taking a tumble when alone is no fun no matter how you try and spin it. The statistics tell us that 1 in 3 people aged 65 or over fall each year in Australia, often requiring hospitalisation. Further, the chances of a successful outcome depend greatly on the time it takes to get the help needed. […]
Emergency Pendant Alarm for Seniors – How They Work.
John Mathieson is a 77 year old senior living in Newcastle, NSW. When John was 72 he found out he had a bone condition that caused his bones to become weaker than they normally would be for someone his age. Recently, John has started to notice that he sometimes can become a little unsteady on […]
Live Life Alarms Grand Opening of New Sales Office by Greg Piper MP
Live Life Alarms is a rapidly growing e-commerce business with offices in Australia, USA and Canada. From humble beginnings (a spare room in Morriset) in 2015, Live Life Alarms now employ 32 staff and are the largest provider of mobile personal alarms in Australia. Last Monday, 16th November 2020, Live Life Alarms was proud to welcome […]
Mepacs vs Live Life Alarms – A Comparison
For the elderly two desires remain foremost in their minds as they age. People wish to remain independent and to continue to live at home for as long as possible. They want to retain the freedoms and activities they are accustomed to. They want to feel safe doing whatever their heart desires whether that is […]
Safety for Isolated Seniors. How the LiveLife Alarm Can Help During Social Distancing
As we now know people aged over 70 and especially 80 are in the highest risk categories if they come into contact with COVID-19. Having other underlining medical conditions increases that risk. That’s why public health authorities consider it’s imperative that seniors are practising social distancing and staying at home during the pandemic. One of […]
Mobile Personal Emergency Alarms – How They Can Help (Directors Speech to Staff)
I mentioned in the last newsletter that I had an interesting call a few weeks ago from a lady named Carmen. Carmen was the lady that fell and was caught between the toilet and her bath for 10 days. She told me that she was unable to move that whole time as she didn’t know […]
How Alert Alarm Systems Help You Remain Independent
Maintaining independence is a priority for many, especially seniors. Alert alarm systems are highly recommended for most seniors due to the increased risk of falls that often come with ageing. LiveLife Alarms offer products and services that are designed to help people maintain their independence and live life on their own terms, ensuring that help […]
Live Life Alarms Exhibiting at the 120th VFW Convention – Orlando, FL
Live Life Alarms were an exhibitor at the 120th VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) convention in Orlando, Florida. Even though we are an Australian founded company with our headquarters in Newcastle, NSW, in the last few years we’ve opened an office in Salt Lake City, Utah and also an office in Calgary, Canada. In that time […]
The 2019 Australian OT Conference Wrap Up – Live Life Alarms
Live Life Alarms had the pleasure of exhibiting at the 28th National Occupational Therapy Conference in Sydney on 10-12 July. With over 1300 delegates and 120 exhibitors it was an exciting three days. Live Life Alarms is already well known within the Occupational Therapy community and we currently supply over 100 care organisations and hospitals across […]