For many people living alone, it helps to know that in a medical emergency help can be a touch of a button away. Now, there’s even more support for those who need it.Medical alarms enable thousands of New Zealanders with disabilities or health concerns to live independently and safely at home without the worry of getting to a phone to dial 111 if they have an emergency.
And now, thanks to St John, further safeguards can be put in place if you need them.
St John has just extended its range of medical alarms to include the option of an automated daily activity check, for those needing added reassurance and peace of mind. The new feature in this alarm means that help can be provided even in a situation where you can’t push the alarm button to call for help.
A sensor on the alarm base unit will detect if you are up and moving about, in line with your normal morning routine. If there is no activity detected, St John will call you and even a family member if needed, to confirm everything is okay.
ST JOHN STAFF CAN GUIDE YOUSt John is committed to helping New Zealanders live at home safely and independently, and to that end, staff can help you choose the medical alarm that’s best for you or your loved ones.
Many people qualify for funding for a medical alarm through Work and Income (
www.workandincome.govt.nz). St John is a Work and Income approved supplier of monitored medical alarms.
HOW DOES A ST JOHN MEDICAL ALARM WORK?Should you suffer a fall, an accident or medical emergency, you can call for help with a St John medical alarm even if you can’t reach for a phone. Simply pressing the button on your wristband or pendant sends a signal directly to St John that you’re in trouble and need their help.
FEATURES OF EVERY
ST JOHN MEDICAL ALARM- Will work anywhere in your house or garden
- Base unit connects to a standard telephone jack point
- Two-way voice through the base unit loudspeaker for hands-free communication with St John
- Has a battery back-up for continual operation during power outages
- Easy to use, lightweight, water resistant and can be worn in the shower
- Connects directly to St John.
St John Competition
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it out and answer the question below (see the above the story), then send it back to St John!“St John has just extended its range of medical alarms to include the option of an automated daily ___________ check.”Entries close 27th June 2010
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