I am Bernie, an 80-year-old widow living alone. I have hypertension, poor mobility, and a cartilage problem in my knee. I often fall, especially when I go to my local shop. I recently started using a walking stick because I am unsteady on my feet. Most of my falls happen outside, where I rely on strangers to help me. Living alone with only my stepson for contact means I might not get immediate help if I fall at home and can't reach the phone
I called Essex Social Care Direct and they assessed me over the phone and decided I should use an Oysta Pearl which is a GPS tracker as well as emergency call button with intelligent falls detection. This device would help if I fell and give my stepson peace of mind, knowing I can alert for help and be located if I get lost. The monitor and response offer from Carecall 247 offers a faster response than waiting for an ambulance.
The Oysta Pearl makes me feel safer, knowing I can quickly get help if I fall, whether at home or on my daily trips to the shop. This technology has likely saved me from needing more home care, which would have cost about £4,500. It has also prevented social care costs of £1,200 and NHS costs of £2,700.
Thank you so much for providing me with the Oysta Pearl. It makes me feel safe and secure, knowing help is just a button press away.