When you purchase your personal alarm from Careline365, the user will be invited to select around five or six emergency contacts. Your emergency contacts are an important part of the Careline personal alarm service, so you should think carefully about who you'd like to choose. Today's article will be a quick guide to choosing your emergency contacts. What are Emergency Contacts? Your emergency contacts are the people that we will call to come and help you when you need assistance. When you press your Careline pendant, our 24/7 Care Team will receive an instant alert. They will try …
What is a Key Safe box?
Here at Careline365, we offer a range of secure key safe boxes. But what is a key safe? This post will tell you everything you need to know. What is a Key Safe Box? A key safe box is a secure metal box which can be mounted on the outside of your home. Your door key is securely held inside the box, locked behind a security code chosen by you. You can then share your code with family, friends, carers, and trusted neighbours to grant them access. The key safe box is securely attached to a brick wall with long screws. These screws are only accessible from within the safe itself, …
Careline Personal Alarm Accessories
When you choose to join Careline365's alarm service you also gain access to a range of personal alarm accessories which can help make your life even easier as a personal alarm user. Your Careline alarm box comes with the alarm base unit and the stylish MyAmie pendant device. Inside, you will also find a wrist strap and a neck cord so that you have a choice of wearing your pendant around your neck or your wrist. All you need to do is plug the base unit into your telephone socket and a power supply and you are ready to test your pendant. Once this test call is complete you will …
FAQ – What is a Key Safe?
A key safe is a strong mechanical box that stores a spare key securely inside. The keys will only be accessible when using the correct combination code that your loved one creates. Why do I need a key safe? You or your loved one may live alone and find it difficult to answer to door, especially after a fall. An outdoor key safe eliminates the need to leave keys under doormats and flowerpots, or to issue multiple sets of keys. It is an ideal way for family members or health care professionals to access the property. Where should I install a key safe? Key safes are generally …
Burglars Targeting the Elderly
There has been a recent warnings issued to home-owners across the UK regarding burglaries, with Grimsby seeing a particular spate of break-ins as of recent. The warning has been specifically aimed at elderly homeowners, particularly those who suffer with dementia and also homeowners who are away often or planning to go on holidays. The warnings come after a spate of burglaries across the nation in the past few months, some quite aggressive and random and others more planned, with break ins occurring while homeowners are away. Upsetting examples include three burglars who …
Caring for elderly parents & yourself!
When your parents enter into old age, you can find yourself in a sort of role reverse. Those who once cared for your every need as a child, are now in need of some care themselves. Caring for your elderly parents can be rewarding, but undoubtedly challenging. But with many families refusing the option of a residential care home, it's not uncommon to look after mum and dad to ensure they can stay at home. This can be a great way to keep your parents living independently around those they are familiar with. However, there are a number of ways to ease the strain on the family. …
