Equipment in the kitchen

Falls pendant

Wear the pendant around your neck during the daytime. If you fall, the pendant will know and, after a few seconds will send out an alarm to Care on Call or a warden. You can cancel the alarm at any time. You can also press the grey button in the pendant to send an alarm to wardens if you need help, even if you have not fallen.

Flood detector

This small box fits to the skirting board or plinth in a kitchen or bathroom as low to the floor as possible. As soon as it detects water an alarm is sent.

Gas and carbon monoxide detector

When gas is detected, an automatic alarm is sent to your Carer Alert or Care on Call unit. Testing the equipment: Your gas detector should be tested at least once per month by pressing the test button at the bottom of the unit. If you are unable to do this safely by yourself ask a friend, relative or carer to do this for you.

Pill dispenser

When it is time to take your medication, an alarm will sound and the dispenser will rotate inside to reveal your tablets reminding you to take them. To stop the alarm you must turn the dispenser over to remove your tablets from the unit. When you have taken your tablets there will always be an empty space on show until it is time for your next dose.

If you can't fill this unit yourself, you will have to rely on friends, neighbours or family members who will have to be able to do this long-term.

This page was last updated on 17 November 2011