GPS Watch for the Elderly
#1 Tracking Watch for Seniors
The Tunstall Gem5® personal alarm watch is the latest innovation in personal safety technology. As the modern world continues to evolve, the need for immediate, reliable access to emergency assistance becomes paramount. This device isn’t just a timepiece; it’s a lifeline.
Crafted meticulously for seniors, individuals living with a disability, and dedicated caregivers, the Tunstall Gem5 marries state-of-the-art features with an intuitive, user-centric design. Every element is tailored to ensure that with just a press of a button, users are connected to the assistance they require, regardless of their location or activity. Beyond its primary function, the watch also promotes independence and confidence, allowing wearers to navigate their daily lives with the assurance that they’re never truly alone.
Key Features of Tunstall’s GPS Watch for the Elderly
GPS location
Navigating unfamiliar places can be daunting, especially for the elderly. With the Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly, you can put those concerns to rest. Its high-precision GPS technology identifies your accurate location, ensuring timely assistance whenever you need it.
Easy to use SOS button
At the heart of the Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly is its easy-to-use SOS button. A quick press immediately links wearers to Tunstall's 24/7 Customer Care Centre, ensuring that help is always just a button press away, no matter where you are.
Two-way Calling
Clear and immediate communication is crucial in emergencies. This GPS watch for the elderly enables two-way calling, allowing you to both seek help and receive vital guidance or reassurance from the care centre.
Automatic Fall Detection
Falls are a significant risk, particularly for seniors. The Tunstall Gem5 comes with an optional fall detection technology that senses sudden movements and automatically alerts the Customer Care Centre, even if you can't press the SOS button yourself.
Alarm Clock
Beyond its core safety features, the Tunstall Gem5 serves as a daily assistant. Its built-in alarm clock can be set for various reminders, helping you manage your day effectively.
Battery Life Alerts
Consistency is vital for any safety device. The Tunstall Gem5's low battery warning ensures that you're reminded to charge your GPS watch for the elderly, maintaining uninterrupted protection.
Heart Rate Monitor
Health is a priority with the Tunstall Gem5. Its heart rate monitor continuously tracks your pulse, providing valuable data that could be crucial in certain medical situations.
Find Me
Misplacing the GPS watch is no longer a concern. The 'Find Me' feature makes locating the Tunstall Gem5 a simple task.
Water Resistance (IP67 Rating)
Life's unpredictabilities are no match for the Tunstall Gem5. With its IP67 rating, this GPS watch for the elderly can endure brief submersions in water, ensuring durability in various situations.
Step Counting
The Tunstall Gem5 isn't just about safety; it's about promoting a healthy lifestyle. The step counter motivates users to remain active, logging daily activity and encouraging physical well-being.
Device Feedback by Voice Prompts and Vibration
User experience is a top priority in the design of the Tunstall Gem5. Voice prompts and vibrations provide feedback on the device's status and alerts, keeping users informed at all times.
USB-powered Charging Dock
Charging the Tunstall Gem5 is a breeze with its convenient USB-powered dock, ensuring the GPS watch is always ready to serve.
Here's How It Works
1. Activation
No need to worry about complicated setups; the Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly is user-friendly. Just place it on the provided USB dock for a quick charge, and you’re ready to sync it with the 4G network.
2. Emergency Response
In case of an emergency, all it takes is a single tap on the SOS button of your Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly. You’ll be directly connected to Tunstall’s round-the-clock Customer Care Centre, where trained responders will quickly evaluate your situation and use the built-in two-way calling to clarify any details.
3.Location Tracking
As soon as an alert comes in, the Customer Care Centre activates the real-time GPS tracker on your watch to find out exactly where you are. This location accuracy ensures that assistance gets to you as quickly as possible.
4.Health Monitoring
The built-in heart rate monitor on the GPS Watch for the Elderly does more than just track your pulse. If a medical issue arises, this information can be invaluable for emergency responders.
5.Daily Activity Insights and Fitness Tracking
But this watch isn’t just for emergencies. The Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly also aims to keep you active and healthy. Its step counter gives you a daily snapshot of your activity levels, encouraging you to meet or exceed your fitness goals.
Advantages of Wearing a Personal Alarm Watch
Empowerment and Independence
The Tunstall Gem5 does more than just keep you safe; it gives seniors the freedom to live life on their terms. With this GPS watch, you can venture out and enjoy your favorite activities, confident that you’re backed by a reliable safety mechanism.
Prompt Medical Assistance
The Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly is equipped with essential features like automatic fall detection and two-way voice communication. This wide range of features ensures that you get the medical assistance you need, right when you need it, potentially lessening the impact of medical emergencies.
Stay Active and Healthy
But this GPS watch isn’t solely about emergency situations; it’s also a health and fitness companion. The built-in step counter motivates you to stay physically active, while the heart rate monitor keeps tabs on your cardiovascular well-being.
Unparalleled Peace of Mind
The standout advantage of the Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly is the unparalleled reassurance it brings. The watch serves as a constant reminder that help is always within reach, offering both the wearer and their family a sense of security.
Who is our Personal Alarm Watch For?
The Tunstall Gem5 Personal Alarm Watch is designed to cater to a wide range of individuals, ensuring safety, independence, and peace of mind. Here’s a look at who can benefit the most from this innovative medical alert device:
Seniors
Particularly beneficial for seniors who value their independence, this GPS watch for the elderly acts as a reliable safety companion, ensuring that immediate help is just a button press away.
People Living With A Disability
The Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch offers a dependable safety layer for individuals facing mobility or stability issues, empowering them to go about their daily activities with added assurance.
Retirement Villages
In settings focused on the care of seniors or those with special health needs, this GPS watch serves as an essential tool for enhancing existing safety measures, ensuring every resident is within reach of immediate assistance.
Carers
Those who are entrusted with the care of others will find peace of mind with this GPS watch, knowing that the people they look after have quick access to help when they’re not around.
Individuals with Chronic Conditions
Managing chronic health issues, especially those affecting mobility, becomes less daunting with this GPS watch for the elderly, which is always on standby to offer help.
Active Adults Seeking Safety
For seniors and adults who enjoy an active lifestyle, like walking, traveling, or even adventurous activities, this GPS watch serves as a safety backup, ensuring they’re always a button press away from assistance.
How much is our GPS Watch for the Elderly?
The Tunstall Gem5 GPS watch for the elderly, boasting a suite of helpful features and consistent reliability, is priced to ensure this vital safety instrument is within reach for those who need it most.
The Tunstall Gem5 can be acquired with a one-time payment of $399. This cost encompasses the state-of-the-art GPS watch for seniors, crafted for utmost comfort, enduring durability, and peak performance.
Beyond the initial cost of the GPS watch, there’s a monthly monitoring fee of $31.30. This fee ensures access to the 24/7 monitoring service facilitated by Tunstall’s Customer Care Centre. With this service in place, wearers have the guarantee that, be it a fall or any other medical urgency, a skilled professional is on standby to provide immediate aid, regardless of the hour.
Given its fusion of advanced technology, sleek design, and the priceless peace of mind it bestows, the Tunstall Gem5 stands out not merely as a product but as a sound investment in safety, autonomy, and overall well-being.
Best Alarms in Australia and New Zealand
Tunstall Gem4®
This 4G personal alarm pendant can allow the user to call for assistance when out and about. This makes it the best personal alarm for seniors who want to continue to live safely and independently in the community.
The Tunstall Gem4 is an intelligent personal alarm pendant, which includes GPS location and optional fall detection. This ensures the right help can reach the user whenever they need it.
Best for:
When out and about
Key Features:
- 4G connectivity for reliable communication without a landline.
- Water-resistant pendant for use inside or outside the home.
- 24/7 monitoring, always ready to assist in emergencies.
- Easy to install and place anywhere in the home
- Compatible with additional safety devices like fall detectors and smoke alarms.
Tunstall Lifeline Digital®
With an in-home personal alarm, the user will have a simple and effective safety solution for in and around the home. This is the perfect personal alarm for seniors who want to continue to live safely in their own home.
The Tunstall Lifeline Digital can also be paired with various activity and environmental sensors, such as fall detectors or smoke detectors. A water resistant, 100m range pendant is included.
Best for:
Safety & peace of mind at home
Key Features:
- Easy installation & usage
- 24/7 monitoring
- 4G Compatible
- Water resistant pendant included
- Can be installed anywhere in the home
Achieve Peace of Mind with Tunstall’s Fall Alarm Watch
In today’s fast-paced world, achieving a sense of peace and security can be a challenge. The Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly is designed to bring that peace of mind right to your wrist.
Instant Help When you Need it
One of the biggest worries for seniors and those with disabilities is the fear of being alone during an emergency. The Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly puts an end to that fear. A quick press of the SOS button connects you to Tunstall’s 24/7 Customer Care Centre, ensuring that help is always just a button away.
Freedom to Live your Life
Living independently is a gift, and the Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly helps preserve it. It empowers wearers to go about their daily activities with the assurance that if they need help, it’s always within reach.
Safety Wherever you Go
Whether you’re cozy at home or out for a walk, the GPS feature of the Tunstall Gem5 ensures you’re always locatable. This expands your safety zone, giving you the freedom to explore while staying protected.
Step Towards a Healthier Lifestyle
The Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly is not just about emergency response; it’s also a tool for maintaining overall health. Additional features like heart rate monitoring offer valuable insights, encouraging you to take proactive steps for your well-being.
Reliability Day After Day
Built to last, the Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly offers water resistance, long battery life, and a lightweight design. It’s a device you can rely on, every single day.
How do Tunstall’s Personal Alarms work?
Every Tunstall personal alarm is supported by our 24/7 monitoring service. This means that qualified Care Consultants are available whenever needed, to arrange the best possible assistance as quickly as possible.
With 24/7 assistance available, our personal alarms provide elderly people the care and assistance they require while still giving them the confidence and independence to live life to the full in a place of their choice.
How does the Fall Detection feature work in Tunstall’s Alarms?
If enabled, the fall detection features in Tunstall’s personal safety pendants can be life-saving. The fall detection feature is triggered if the user experiences a fall or loses their balance, measured by an in-built accelerometer. This can automatically trigger an alert when it detects that the wearer has experienced a fall. This alert will go directly to our Customer Care team which you can talk to at any time of the day. They can call for the appropriate help to assist you in emergencies. Learn more about our fall detection devices here.
How do emergency services know where to find you?
Tunstall mobile personal alarms with fall detection are equipped with GPS so emergency responders can accurately locate the wearer anytime. There are also fall detectors that are connected to your in-home personal alarm so emergency services can go directly to your listed address.
Important: Fall Detection Limitations
Fall detection technology cannot detect all types of falls, including:
- Soft falls or gradual descents
- Falls against walls or furniture
- Slow slumping or sliding
- Some dangerous falls may still go undetected
Fall detection is an additional layer of protection, not a replacement for manual activation.
Connected Care Monitoring vs Monitored by Loved Ones
MONITORED:
- 24/7 monitoring - Send an alert and get assistance at any time of the day, wherever you are
- Calls a dedicated Customer Care Centre who will assist you - avoids you having to call 000 or family
- Great for independent living - get assistance as soon as possible even without family or friends nearby
- Easy to set up - installs in minutes using existing phone/internet connection
MONITORED BY LOVED ONES:
- Auto-dial feature - Automatically dial preselected contacts with the press of a button, or when a fall is detected.
- Personalised support - Get assistance from people you are comfortable with, such as family and friends.
- Flexible contact list - Choose who you want to be contacted in an emergency, and easily update your contact list as needed.
- Peace of mind - Feel secure knowing that your loved ones will be alerted and can provide assistance in case of an emergency.
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What people are saying about Tunstall’s Personal Alarms
4.8/5
Rated 4.8 / 5 stars from 146 reviews
I recently used their medical services and was thoroughly impressed. The staff was incredibly attentive and professional, ensuring that all my needs were met promptly. The facility was clean and well-equipped, making me feel safe and comfortable during my visit. I highly recommend their services for anyone seeking reliable and compassionate medical care.
John Peter
QLD
I recently used their medical services and was thoroughly impressed. The staff was incredibly attentive and professional, ensuring that all my needs were met promptly. The facility was clean and well-equipped, making me feel safe and comfortable during my visit. I highly recommend their services for anyone seeking reliable and compassionate medical care.
John Peter
QLD
I recently used their medical services and was thoroughly impressed. The staff was incredibly attentive and professional, ensuring that all my needs were met promptly. The facility was clean and well-equipped, making me feel safe and comfortable during my visit. I highly recommend their services for anyone seeking reliable and compassionate medical care.
John Peter
QLD
What people are saying about Tunstall’s Personal Alarms
“I always find whoever answers the phone to be polite and caring, the person answering always asks “How can I help you?” then they will have a talk with you, and always thank you for calling, they are a great team.”
Ms C.
QLD
“I’m 82 years old, living alone, and wearing my pendant reassures me, knowing that Tunstall Care Consultants are always on call, available to help me. Many thanks to you all.”
Mrs K
QLD
“They have provided a fantastic service and respond quickly when contacted. I cannot recommend this service highly enough.”
Mrs W.
TAS
“Gives a good feeling of safety, knowing at the press of a button assistance is available.”
Mrs G.
VIC
4.8/5
Rated 4.8 / 5 stars from 146 reviews
NDIS Funded Personal Alarms
As a registered NDIS provider, Tunstall regularly works with clients and care providers to help provide personal alarm packages and our 24/7 monitoring service. Our commitment to supporting the safety, independence and confidence of our clients in Australia, New Zealand and around the world is second to none.
For more information about NDIS funded personal alarms, you can visit our NDIS page or contact our team to discuss your eligibility and circumstances.
DVA Funded GPS Watch
Tunstall proudly stands as an approved Personal Response Systems (PRS) supplier to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (DVA). Through the Rehabilitation and Appliances Program (RAP), we offer tailored aids and appliances based on the unique clinical needs of individual veterans.Veteran community members, including Gold Card holders and White Card holders (for DVA-accepted service-related conditions), can access our top-tier personal response systems. Eligible DVA card holders can benefit from a range of sensor devices, such as automatic fall detectors and medical alert pendants designed for veterans with hearing or sight impairments. For more information or to discuss eligibility and specific needs, please contact our team directly.
Personal Alert AssistanceSA Funded GPS Watch
The Personal Alert AssistanceSA initiative stands as a beacon of commitment by the South Australian government to ensure the safety and well-being of its senior residents. This program is designed to provide assistance to those in need, especially the elderly that are at high risk of falls or facing significant medical challenges.
As a key collaborator with Personal Alert AssistanceSA, Tunstall Healthcare is honored to align our offerings with this state-driven vision. This partnership ensures that more South Australians can access life-enhancing devices, fostering a sense of security and independence in their daily lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a GPS watch for the elderly?
GPS Watch for the Elderly, such as the Tunstall Gem5, is a specialised wearable device designed to prioritize the safety, health, and well-being of senior citizens. Unlike a regular watch that simply tells time, this advanced gadget comes equipped with a variety of features tailored to the unique needs of the elderly. It includes an SOS button for emergency situations, GPS location tracking to pinpoint the wearer’s exact location, and two-way voice communication for immediate assistance. The GPS watch serves as a multi-functional tool that not only provides an extra layer of security but also promotes independence and peace of mind for both the wearer and their loved ones.
How does the GPS watch for the elderly function?
The Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly is designed for ease of use. A simple press of the SOS button connects the wearer to Tunstall’s 24/7 Customer Care Centre. With built-in GPS and two-way voice communication, it provides immediate and effective assistance in emergency situations.
Who is the Tunstall Gem5 GPS watch designed for?
While the Tunstall Gem5 is primarily designed for seniors, it’s also an excellent device for people with disabilities, caregivers, and anyone who wants an added layer of safety in their daily life.
How long does the battery of the GPS watch last?
The Tunstall Gem5 is engineered for durability, providing seniors with protection throughout the day. Battery life can vary depending on usage, but it generally lasts for an extended period. A low-battery alert ensures continuous safety.
Can the GPS watch be worn during the night?
Absolutely! The Tunstall Gem5 is designed for 24/7 use. Its comfortable and water-resistant design makes it suitable for nighttime wear, even while showering.
Does the GPS watch for the elderly come with extra features?
Besides its core safety features, the Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly comes with extra functionalities like heart rate monitoring, step counting, geo-fencing, and an alarm clock, making it a versatile tool for seniors.
How do I get started with the GPS watch for the elderly?
Setting up the Tunstall Gem5 is a breeze. Charge it using the provided USB dock, activate the device, and connect it to the 4G network. Its user-friendly interface ensures easy access to all its features.
How much does the GPS watch for the elderly cost, and what about the monitoring service?
The cost of the Tunstall Gem5 and its associated monitoring service can vary based on your eligibility and chosen monitoring package. See our latest options above or request a callback to assess your best options.
Can the GPS watch be used outside the home?
Yes, indeed! The Tunstall Gem5 is versatile and can be used both indoors and outdoors. Its 4G and GPS capabilities ensure that seniors are always connected and protected, no matter their location.
What if I encounter technical issues with the GPS watch?
If you encounter any technical issues with the Tunstall Gem5, it’s recommended to contact Tunstall’s customer support for dedicated assistance.
What happens if I accidentally activate the alarm on the GPS Watch for the Elderly?
If the SOS button is accidentally pressed, you’ll be connected to Tunstall’s 24/7 Customer Care Centre. Simply inform them that the activation was unintentional, and they’ll confirm your well-being before ending the call.
Is the GPS watch easy to use for those not familiar with tech?
Absolutely! The Tunstall Gem5 GPS Watch for the Elderly is designed with ease of use in mind. Its intuitive interface ensures that even those who are not tech-savvy can operate it effortlessly.
Getting funding for GPS Watch
In Australia and New Zealand, there are a number of government funding assistance programs available for eligible clients. For example, under the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) RAP Scheme, a falls pendant may be available to DVA Gold Card holders. Visit our DVA Referrals page for more information. NDIS funding may also be available depending on your circumstances, please contact us if you are unsure.
