Colin, aged 76, lives alone. He was recently widowed and, while his family lives locally, they’re around 10–15 minutes away, and all have busy lives with work and children.
Colin is in good health and has no medical conditions that affect his day-to-day life. He enjoys pottering in his shed and garden, cycling along the coastal path, and spending time around Burry Port Harbour – and he’s keen to keep doing the things he loves for as long as possible.
One concern, however, had started to trouble him. Colin was given a mobile phone by his family, but he doesn’t use it because he can’t remember to take it with him. He has begun to worry about what might happen if he fell in the garden, or if he had an accident or any type of emergency while out and about. Without a phone, he has no way of calling for help, something that has played on both his and his family’s minds.
Above all, Colin wanted to stay independent and keep his freedom.
“Dad wants to continue to have the freedom to do the things he loves,” said his daughter Carol.
Finding the right solution
With Colin’s consent, Carol signed him up to Delta Active, Delta Direct’s GPS personal alarm with built in fall detection. She completed the sign up online through the Delta Wellbeing website and found the process simple and straightforward. The information was clear, easy to understand.
Peace of mind for the whole family
The GPS personal alarm means that if Colin were to fall, feel unwell or need help while he’s out or at home, an alert will be raised immediately with Delta Wellbeing’s monitoring centre and the advisers will be able to get help, whether that’s contacting family members, calling an ambulance or dispatching Delta Wellbeing’s own response team.
For Colin, it provides confidence and freedom. For Carol and the rest of the family, it brings peace of mind. Knowing that help is available at the touch of a button and that fall detection adds an extra layer of protection, makes a real difference.
Delta Active helps Colin to continue living life on his own terms, safely and confidently. It’s a small piece of equipment, but one that offers independence for the individual and reassurance for the people who care about them most.