Panic button for the elderly buy. GPS tracker for older people. Is the beacon dangerous to health?
From this article you will learn:
What does a panic button look like for older people?
Who is entitled to a free alarm bracelet for an elderly person?
Where and how much to buy a panic button for an elderly person
How to make your own panic button
Russia has approximately 40 million elderly people and approximately 13 million people with disabilities. These are elderly people, often with disabilities and various serious illnesses. Elderly people definitely need to be able to call for emergency help. Such tasks are carried out thanks to panic buttons for the elderly or panic bracelets for the elderly.
Free panic button for the elderly and other “rescuer” gadgets
In Moscow, it is planned to equip elderly and disabled people with a simple “panic button” technical device. Prior to this, the “panic button” service was provided only to war veterans who were left without the care of relatives. Externally, the panic button device is no different from a regular mobile phone. Pressing one of the buttons on this device will immediately connect the elderly person with dispatchers at the capital's Veterans' Home. The dispatcher is responsible for accepting independent decision which service to call - the fire brigade, ambulance, police outfit, etc. Some of these products produce a loud beep to attract people's attention.
Subsequently, the idea of a “panic button” for older people was improved, transforming into an “alarm bracelet”, reminiscent of a wristwatch, but slightly larger. The alarm bracelet has great capabilities. The dispatcher monitors the elderly person in real time. The use of the latest methods allows the signal from the alarm bracelet to be displayed on an electronic display, making it easy to calculate the exact location where the appropriate service should be sent in case of emergency.
The dispatch service screen can display names, addresses, diagnoses, and telephone numbers of neighbors or relatives. Alarm bracelets are equipped with sensors that transmit indicators of body temperature, blood pressure and pulse. If an elderly person falls, the fall sensor will be activated, and the dispatcher will know the exact location of the incident. The dispatcher must immediately contact the elderly person. If old man does not respond, the dispatcher must call emergency medical assistance. The alarm bracelet is also equipped with a sensor that will go off if the strap comes loose.
In the Moscow region, similar innovative technologies are being introduced for the installation of personal Arkan rapid response devices, providing protection for the elderly and disabled. Reutov, Istrinsky, Klinsky and Stupinsky municipal districts successfully use devices of this kind for older people.
The system monitors the health and protection of an elderly person around the clock, promptly calling emergency medical assistance if necessary. Please note that this device is provided to older people free of charge, thanks to funds allocated from the regional budget. The Arkan apparatus consists of a complex technical equipment placed in the home of an elderly or disabled person.
The system is equipped with electrical equipment, radio equipment, alarm and triggering security devices: control panels, an additional power battery, units that transmit information, sensors that respond to door openings, an “alarm bracelet” with an emergency button. This button gives an alarm signal to the operator at the district social service.
Panic button for an elderly person: where and how to get
In 2011, Moscow and St. Petersburg began to participate in the “Panic Button” social project. As part of this project, elderly residents of these cities who have benefits received the privilege of being served free of charge by the Panic Button system. Services are provided by district Integrated Social Centers. residential services for older people.
To receive an alarm bracelet with an emergency help button, an elderly person must call the social service center at their place of residence, preparing the following documents:
health insurance policy;
certificate of a participant or disabled person of the Second World War;
pensioner's ID;
certificate of disability (if available).
Sometimes you will need medical certificate that the provision of the “panic button” service is not contraindicated for an elderly person.
In the case when an elderly person cannot collect all the necessary certificates himself, he will need to use the help of his legal representative by drawing up a power of attorney certified by a notary.
Elderly Muscovites who have benefits are given an “alarm bracelet” free of charge thanks to budget funds. Others can connect to surveillance systems for a fee. The population often requests this service, as a result of which many organizations and firms have begun to provide older people with their own monitoring systems.
Panic button for older people: the price of a “life button”
In the West, cellular medical tracking services have been successfully operating for 30 years. Russian Federation I started promoting similar projects not so long ago, but these projects turned out to be in great demand. Thanks to the “Life Button” project, which turned out to be the first ambulance call system in Russia for the elderly and disabled, more than one life was saved.
The Life Button project was recognized as one of the 3 best startups of 2011 according to Forbes. In July, the RINTECH company, part of the IT Group, signed an investment agreement with the “Life Button” program. The project received investments in the amount of 35 million rubles. The creators of the “Life Button” project are planning to launch a new product on the market - a life button for children.
The Life Button device has two models. The first model is intended for active people. The model is similar to a telephone, with large buttons and a clear menu, equipped with an SOS key. The device will be easy for any elderly person to understand. By pressing the “rescue button”, the alarm signal will immediately go to the Help Center, where a group of doctors and psychologists are on duty around the clock. Based on the alarm signal from the device, the coordinates of the elderly person are determined to send help.
The second model is intended for sedentary people. The model looks like a waterproof bracelet with a built-in SOS button and a fall sensor. Pressing the SOS panic button or an alarm signal from a fall sensor immediately goes to the Help Center. Automatic speakerphone allows the specialist on duty to determine the degree of risk and, if necessary, call the elderly person for help.
It is noteworthy that all the necessary data about the owner of the “panic button” is already contained in the system’s memory. Having received an alarm signal, the specialist will call relatives or neighbors whose telephone numbers the elderly person provided earlier, and will also notify the Emergency Doctor about important information on diseases or an allergic reaction to certain medications.
Alas, not all Russian pensioners can purchase the “Life Button”. The “Life Button for Active” device costs 4,730 rubles, subscription service will cost 580 rubles. monthly. The “Life Button for the Inactive” device costs 9,990 rubles, subscription service will cost 990 rubles. monthly. You can buy the “Life Button” device, for example, in MTS stores.
If buying a panic button for the elderly is expensive for you...
In this case, the button can be made by yourself! You will need several Master Kit models. To make a panic button, stock up on three MP910 key fobs operating in the 433 MHz range.
Such transmitters need a corresponding receiver. To respond to a panic button, one channel is enough. We use MP911, a 433 MHz remote control receiver operating in “button” mode.
And in order to send a message and a call, use the MA3401 module - an autonomous GSM-SMS alarm system. This module has the advantage that it stores 6 numbers. The device reports the loss of light in the room, calculates the air temperature in the room and has some other useful functions.
Once you have purchased all the necessary parts, find a suitable box for the case.
The GSM module is powered by a lithium-ion battery, which is recharged from 5V received from the mini-USB connector. Therefore, convert the MP911 receiver, designed to be powered from 12V, to power from 5V. To do this, you will need to replace the 12 Volt relay installed on the module with a 5 Volt relay and run 5V from the MA3401 directly to the receiver decoder chip.
To avoid interference, carefully short the relay contacts in the receiver and ensure a clean connection to the input port of the Button MA3401. When the relay contacts are disconnected, a reaction from the GSM module will be observed.
The following photos show the 5V power supply circuit to the receiver with decoder.
To place modules in a housing box (or to make the standard buttons on key fobs more noticeable red and rough), we recommend using one of the best friends of DIYers - a 3D printer. Let's take the designer printer from Master Kit MC2. Let's draw and print stands for the case box and buttons.
This is the device that will come out after assembly:
The remote control in the next photo (it is placed in the center) is intentionally left unfinished so that you can see the difference.
In the next video you can see how to make a panic button for the elderly at home:
What could be better than a panic button for the elderly?
In cases where panic buttons for elderly people are prohibitively expensive, the problem of the safety of an elderly person can be solved in other ways, which no less carefully monitor the movements of pensioners and immediately come to their aid in necessary cases.
The first of these methods is a GPS tracker developed by RusLink (WHERE ARE MY service). The mini-beacon helps determine the movements of older people with an accuracy of up to 5 m by tracking their location via GPS satellite signals.
GPS trackers immediately inform loved ones over the phone when older people leave home, deviate from the familiar route to home, go beyond the boundaries of their area of residence, or call for help by pressing the SOS panic button on the beacon. These and other notification parameters are configured in Personal accounts on the website www.gdemoi.ru. In addition, the device reminds you to charge the battery in a timely manner and reports the absence of feedback During a long time.
You can find out the location of elderly people and view their route of movement on a regular computer, smartphone using the mobile site gdemoi.mobi or through an SMS command with the word “where”. A detailed electronic map with indicated streets and house numbers will help in a matter of seconds to determine the location of a pensioner and, if necessary, come to the rescue.
The GPS tracker has one panic button. The moment you press it, the signal sign will be instantly sent to relatives in the form of an SMS or e-mail message. The text of the message will indicate the time and address from which the alarm signal came. You can specify any number of relatives for notification.
Basic monitoring services are free. An additional set of services will cost 7 rubles daily. A GPS tracker costs around 6,600 rubles. By the way, GPS trackers can be purchased or rented, which costs 200 rubles. per day. However, today such services are available only to residents of Moscow and Yekaterinburg.
A similar service is offered by some mobile operators. For example, MegaFon has developed its own model of the MegaFon C1 phone, which can operate in standby mode for more than 7 days without recharging. The model is equipped with an SOS panic button, by pressing which automatic SMS will be sent to the programmed numbers. This way, in an emergency, older people can urgently contact their relatives.
Some time ago, the Ministry of Emergency Situations introduced a free mobile program “Mobile Rescuer”, intended for smartphones on iOS and Android. The application automatically finds out where the elderly person is and determines the closest emergency services. The program is equipped with an alarm button, which, when pressed, calls the appropriate services and at the same time notifies relatives that their relative needs help.
After downloading the free application, you need to enter the phone numbers of relatives into the list of emergency contacts: pressing the emergency button “Send SOS” will give them an automatic signal in the form of SMS messages. In addition, the program includes a section reference information about how to act in emergency situations, how to provide first aid to elderly people, what medical institutions and first responders (including their contacts) are closest.
Smartphone app stores offer several other similar programs for iOS and Android devices. For example, let's call the bSafe program, which allows older people to send an alarm signal to their relatives in two clicks, who, thanks to this program, have the opportunity to track the movements of their grandparents using GPS, as well as make an imitation of a “false call” immediately or in a few minutes. This application has a premium feature in the form of a loud siren and video recording in one click.
A similar SOS-SMS program makes it possible to immediately send SMS and e-mail alerts to pre-registered telephone numbers of loved ones or security service departments. The message texts indicate the location of the elderly pensioner and a dictaphone audio recording, which starts automatically when the program is activated. Thanks to this, relatives will be aware of what happened to their loved one and will be able to come to his aid.
To summarize: there are many ways to help older adults in emergencies. All that remains is to choose the right solution in advance. The “mobile rescuer” in your pocket has provided assistance to elderly people more than once. Such security measures will ensure the protection of your loved one, as a result of which both he and you will feel much calmer.
What is a “panic button” for a veteran? How to get an “alarm bracelet”? What documents are needed to obtain these services?
In Moscow, it is planned to provide a “panic button” to all single pensioners and disabled people. So far, the “panic button” services have been provided only to lonely front-line soldiers.
As a rule, the “panic button” looks like a simplified mobile phone. It is enough to press any button to immediately contact the dispatcher of the Moscow Veterans Home. The dispatcher himself will decide which service to call - firefighters, doctor, police, etc. Sometimes such devices are equipped with a loud sound signal designed to attract the attention of others.
A further development of the idea of a “panic button” for the elderly was the “panic bracelet”. Outwardly, it resembles a watch, only larger.
But the possibilities have become noticeably greater. Now the operator monitors the patient in real time. Thanks to the use modern technologies the signal from the person under care is displayed on an electronic map, so it is easy to determine where to send emergency services in the event of an emergency. You can display your name, address, diagnoses, and phone numbers of neighbors or relatives on the monitor. There are also sensors that transmit body temperature, blood pressure and pulse. If a person falls, the fall sensor will react and the exact coordinates of the incident site will be immediately known. The operator must immediately get in touch; if there is no answer, call an ambulance. There is even a sensor for an unfastened strap.
In St. Petersburg, the social project “Panic Button” was launched in 2011. The right to free “Panic Button” service is granted to elderly residents of the city who have benefits.
"Panic button" is provided free of charge:
- disabled people of the Great Patriotic War;
- participants of the Great Patriotic War (regardless of disability);
- former minor prisoners of fascism (regardless of disability);
- residents of besieged Leningrad with 1st disability group;
- home front workers with 1st disability group.
The service is issued at the regional Integrated Social Services Centers at the place of registration.
Details can be found on the website of the social support service “System Care” (St. Petersburg).
How to get a “panic button/bracelet” on preferential terms?
You need to contact the social service center at your place of residence, providing the following documents:
- passport;
- health insurance policy;
- certificate of a participant or disabled person of the Second World War;
- pensioner's ID;
- certificate of disability, if any;
In some cases, they may require a certificate from the clinic stating that there are no contraindications to the provision of “panic button” services.
If it is difficult for an elderly person to independently register Required documents, this can be done by his legal representative with a notarized power of attorney.
Moscow beneficiaries " alarm bracelets“They promise to issue it free of charge, at the expense of the budget. Others can connect to the system for a fee. By the way, this service is in great demand among the population, so some commercial structures offer their own systems alarm notification.
Commercial alarm systems
The “button” itself does not solve any problems - for reliable operation of the service, a 24-hour operator is needed who will receive and process the received signal. It is the efficiency and competence of the duty officers that determines the quality of each specific service that provides citizens with the services of a “panic button”, “emergency call”, etc.
Among the largest organizations currently working in this direction is the 24-hour Help Center
"Life Button". Among its advantages are a relatively low monthly subscription fee and service not only in Moscow, but also in the regions.
Panic button services are also provided by some security organizations that maintain electronic home security systems.
DIY panic button
The simplest and most affordable alarm option for many is to buy and independently configure an individual alarm for your elderly relative or ward. In this case, the alarm signal is sent to the telephone numbers you specified, and instead of a subscription fee to the service, you pay only the selected tariff of the mobile operator.
In addition to saving money, the convenience of this option is that you purchase a device that best suits your situation.
For example, an elderly person commits long walks, goes to the country, so we choose for him a bracelet with a GPS tracker, which will always show the current location of the owner if something happens.
And if your child’s health condition does not allow him to go outside and he is unsure of moving around the house, a device with a fall sensor will be most useful.
The simplest and most understandable option is to buy a simple mobile phone for the elderly (“granny phone”), which already has a separately located large SOS button, a long press on which starts dialing to several numbers you have specified. 
In principle, it is not technically difficult to organize a 24-hour monitoring a bedridden patient at home,
monitoring pulse, pressure, temperature and other indicators and sending this data to some remote device. You, of course, will see all the changes in the patient’s condition, but without special skills and equipment, you are unlikely to be able to help him in time. Therefore, it is better to entrust the monitoring of such people to professionals by concluding an appropriate agreement with a medical institution.
Mobile applications
Finally, an alternative to special devices can be an ordinary smartphone on which the corresponding application is installed. For example, the official application from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations “Mobile Rescuer”. When you press the SOS button, the program automatically determines the person’s location and selects the number of the nearest rescue service from the database, and your loved ones receive a notification that you are in trouble. You can download it.
There is an application from the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs that determines the location of a person and connects him to the nearest police station. If the GPS function in your mobile is disabled or the local police department does not answer, the call is forwarded to a single number 112. You can send a request to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as a photo or video from the scene of the incident. Download.
Other programs can be found in the article.
An alarm button for the disabled and elderly will help to avoid emergency situations and prevent a robbery attack on an elderly person (pensioner) or disabled person. The standard version is in the form of a button attached to a wheelchair, it can also be made in the form of a wrist bracelet with an SOS button
Read more about the cost and ordering of a panic button below.
Operating principle and advantages of the equipment
The main parameters of the panic button are as follows:
Availability of a GSM module – allows you to transmit a signal to the user’s phone;
Using a SIM card - any telecom operator will do;
SOS button – pressing provides instant generation of an alarm signal;
Additional portable equipment - attached to a bracelet, pendant, watch.
Attention! The standard version is made in the form of a portable button attached to a wheelchair. 
Advantages The products are as follows:
No wiring;
Ability to move freely;
Ensuring continuous monitoring of the situation;
Reliability of transmitted signals – the device operates within the coverage area of a mobile network.
Prices for panic button and subscription fee
The average price of equipment is 7,250 rubles. The device is completely autonomous, so there is no subscription fee. The client's service costs are associated with payment for the services of the mobile operator.
| Type of protection | Subscription fee (wireless) | Individual (apartment / cottage) |
| Alarm button | 5000 rub. | 1,100 rub. /2,400 rub. |
You can get detailed information by calling our manager, who is ready to provide free advice and explain the procedure for placing an order. Take advantage of a unique offer that allows you to reliably protect your loved ones from the machinations of intruders. Receive operational information first-hand and respond in a timely manner.
Connecting an emergency button for seniors and disabled people
Connecting the equipment is carried out in several steps:
The SIM card is inserted into a special slot;
Device programming – you need to enter the alarm numbers for sending SMS messages into the equipment memory (no more than 5);
Activating the device.
The device will help to avoid emergency situations and prevent robbery against an elderly person (pensioner). An emergency notification will allow a timely dispatch of a police squad ready to detain intruders who intend to cause physical harm to a disabled person. The button will allow you to call an emergency ambulance if a person feels acutely unwell.
Our obligations after installing a panic button
After concluding an agreement to install a button, the company undertakes the following obligations:
Issuance of a device with a GSM module;
Purchasing a SIM card;
Providing visual instructions that allow you to fully operate the device;
Forms a database;
Organizes the processing of alarm signals received from subscribers;
Maintaining a register - a book of emergency calls.
The device is under warranty service. If a failure occurs during operation, our company is ready to carry out timely repairs to quickly eliminate the problems that have arisen.
Advantages of cooperation with our company
By contacting our company, the client receives a number of advantages:
| round-the-clock monitoring of the technical condition of equipment; | ||
| prompt processing of alarm signals; | ||
| installation of high-quality devices manufactured by leading manufacturers; | ||
| setting up and programming the system; | ||
| providing advice on issues of interest; | ||
| installation of the button within 2 hours 30 minutes after signing the contract; | ||
| low prices – the cost of services is 15% lower than the market average. |
Clinical psychologist, specialist in crisis assistance and psychological diagnostics, work experience for more than 10 years.
Specializes in anti-crisis counseling (crisis assistance), treatment of psychosomatic disorders, neuroses, anxiety states. Participates in the rehabilitation of patients who have suffered strokes, and also works with their relatives. Conducts pathopsychological diagnostics of personality, the state of cognitive processes (memory, intelligence, abstract thinking, praxis), advises 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, loss of work, any significant loss). Objectives: assess psychological problems, help a person accept the situation and not go into neurosis, not succumb to depression, etc., neutralize the negative and begin to move on with life.
Clinical psychology: work with people with various diseases (for example, stroke survivors), for whom a significant part of the problems is in the area 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 of utmost importance. Objectives: to achieve positive dynamics in attitude towards yourself, towards the disease, towards others.
The psychologist performs the function of the patient’s “advocate” and helps to establish communication with relatives and the outside world (social adaptation). Tasks: to remove from a state of shock; motivate the patient to recover, relieve anxiety (informed patients recover faster), provide psychological assistance 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 states 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 behavior (CBT Association)
- 2015: Introduction to Trauma-Focused CBT (International Medical and Psychological Association “Doctor Bormental”)
- 2014: Basics of psychological correction of eating behavior using the “Doctor Bormental” method (International Coaches Union)
- 2013: International coach training program (Imaton Institute of Practical Psychology)
- 2012: Methodological preparation business trainers (Institute of Practical Psychology Imaton)
- 2012: Intensive short-term psychotherapeutic technologies. Practice of use (Imaton IPP)
- 2011: Prevention and correction of psychological problems in preschool children (IPP Imaton)
This GPS tracker model is designed for older people who need control and assistance. It is also suitable for children who like classic designs.
The main feature of this watch, which distinguishes it from other earlier models, is the ability to measure heart rate, as well as an SOS panic button. It is convenient for an elderly person to make calls by pressing this button; you can also select a phone from the memory in the watch.
They fit comfortably on your hand and don’t need to be put in your pocket like a phone. This is especially true if there are difficulties with movement and the elderly person’s hands are full.
The watch is equipped with a GPS module, which allows you to control your movement. By pressing the SOS button, a person will quickly report if he needs help.
The leather strap and large, stylish non-touch screen make this watch elegant and comfortable. The screen is really large. OLED backlight is bright and clear.
Only official store has access to the free application server and can change incorrect settings!
A SIM card of the appropriate size is inserted into the side slot of the watch. Micro USB charging. Wrist circumference from 17 cm to 23 cm.
Features of this model:
Easy to manage
Large numbers
Separate SOS button
Leather belt
For this model, the Aibeile or SeTracker application is used (indicated in the instructions). All declared functions are available in this application. The application and the watch itself are Russified. The instructions are also in Russian.
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