SOS Watch for the Elderly
#1 Alert Watch for Seniors
The Tunstall Gem5® is not just your ordinary watch for seniors. As the leading SOS watch for elderly in Australia, it promises more than just time—it’s a beacon of safety, designed to empower seniors with immediate access to assistance when they need it most. Beyond its sleek design, it’s a testament to Tunstall’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our elderly community. Whether it’s for yourself or a loved one, the Tunstall Gem5 offers peace of mind, wrapped around your wrist.
Key Features of Tunstall’s SOS Watch for Seniors
GPS location
Navigating the vast world becomes safer with the Tunstall Gem5. Its cutting-edge GPS locator ensures that the exact location of the device wearer is always accessible, providing timely assistance when needed.
Easy to use SOS button
At the heart of the Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for seniors is its user-friendly SOS button. When assistance is crucial, a single press connects wearers directly to Tunstall’s 24/7 Customer Care Centre, ensuring help is always within reach.
Two-way Calling
Clear communication is vital during emergency situations. This SOS watch for seniors enables two-way communication, bridging the gap between the user and the care centre during critical moments.
Automatic Fall Detection
Given the heightened risk of falls among seniors, the Tunstall Gem5 comes with an optional automatic fall detection feature. This system detects sudden movements, alerting the Customer Care Centre even if the wearer can't press the SOS button.
Alarm Clock
Beyond safety, the Tunstall Gem5 is a daily companion. Its built-in alarm clock can be set for various reminders, helping users manage their day efficiently.
Low Battery Alarm
The Tunstall Gem5 prioritises continuous protection. Its low battery alert ensures that users are reminded to charge their SOS watch for seniors, ensuring they're always protected.
Heart Rate Monitor
The Tunstall Gem5 places health at its core. Its heart rate monitor provides valuable insights, tracking the wearer's pulse and potentially alerting to health concerns.
Find Me
Misplacing your device is no longer a concern. The 'Find Me' feature ensures that the Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for seniors is easily locatable.
Water Resistance (IP67 Rating)
Life's unpredictabilities are no match for the Tunstall Gem5. With its IP67 rating, this SOS watch for the elderly can endure brief submersions in water, ensuring durability in various situations.
Step Counting
Promoting a healthy lifestyle is integral to the Tunstall Gem5. The step counting feature of the SOS watch motivates users to remain active, fostering physical well-being.
USB-powered Charging Dock
Charging the Tunstall Gem5 is a breeze with its convenient USB-powered dock, ensuring the SOS watch is always ready to serve.
Device Feedback by Voice Prompts and Vibration
The Tunstall Gem5 emphasises a seamless user experience. Through voice prompts and vibrations, users receive feedback, ensuring they're always informed about the SOS watch's status and alerts.
Here's How It Works
1. Activation
Getting started with the Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for the elderly is a breeze. After charging it using the provided USB-powered dock, users can effortlessly activate the device, linking it seamlessly to the 4G mobile network.
2. Emergency Response
When the need arises, a simple press of the emergency button on the Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for seniors instantly connects the wearer to Tunstall’s 24/7 Customer Care Centre. The centre’s dedicated professionals swiftly assess the situation, leveraging the two-way calling feature to converse with the wearer and gather essential details before deploying the necessary emergency services.
3.Location Tracking
Once an alert is triggered, the Customer Care centre employs the GPS capability of the SOS watch to pinpoint the wearer’s precise location. This guarantees that help reaches the individual without delay
4.Health Monitoring
The heart rate monitor of the Tunstall Gem5 diligently monitors the wearer’s pulse, offering real-time insights.
5.Daily Activity Insights and Fitness Tracking
The Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for seniors isn’t solely about emergencies. Its step-counting feature provides a glimpse into the wearer’s daily activities, encouraging an active lifestyle and serving as a motivational tool for users to meet their daily step targets.
Advantages of Wearing a SOS Watch for Seniors
Empowerment and Independence
Cherishing one’s independence becomes easier with the Tunstall Gem5. Whether it’s a day out, a casual meetup with friends, or a serene walk in the park, seniors can confidently go about their day, knowing that the SOS watch for seniors has their back.
Prompt Medical Assistance
The Tunstall Gem5 is equipped with essential features like fall detection, two-way communication, and heart rate monitoring. These ensure that wearers get timely medical attention when it’s crucial, potentially mitigating the impact of injuries or health issues.
Stay Active and Healthy
Health isn’t just about avoiding illnesses; it’s about thriving. The Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for the elderly champions this by offering tools like heart rate monitoring and daily activity tracking, empowering wearers to lead a vibrant, healthy life.
Unparalleled Peace of Mind
The standout benefit of the Tunstall Gem5 is the unparalleled peace of mind it provides. With this SOS watch for the elderly, wearers and their loved ones can rest assured that they’re never truly isolated. Assistance is always a mere button press away.
Who is our SOS Watch for?
The Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for seniors is meticulously crafted to serve a diverse group of individuals, prioritising safety, independence, and peace of mind. Let’s delve into who stands to gain the most from this cutting-edge medical alert device:
Seniors
For the elderly, especially those who value their independence, the SOS watch is a game-changer. It allows them to navigate their daily activities with the reassurance that help is merely a button press away.
People Living With A Disability
Life’s challenges, especially with a disability, can be daunting. The Tunstall Gem5 offers a dependable safety blanket, ensuring that those facing mobility or other challenges can confidently tackle their day.
Retirement Villages
In settings dedicated to the well-being of seniors or those with specific health needs, our SOS watch is an indispensable asset. It amplifies the safety measures in place, ensuring every resident has immediate access to assistance.
Carers
For individuals like medical professionals and caregivers, this SOS watch for seniors provides invaluable peace of mind. It’s a comfort knowing that those under their care have a direct line to help, especially during their absence.
Individuals with Chronic Conditions
Living with chronic conditions, particularly those impacting balance or mobility, requires constant vigilance. The Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for seniors is a reliable ally, ever-ready to offer assistance when the situation demands
Active Adults Seeking Safety
Adventures shouldn’t be curtailed by age. For active seniors with a zest for activities like traveling, walking, or even trekking, the SOS watch for seniors is their safety net. It ensures that wherever their passion takes them, they remain connected to immediate assistance.
How much is our SOS watch for seniors?
The Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for the elderly, boasting a suite of advanced 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 SOS watch for seniors, crafted for utmost comfort, enduring durability, and peak performance.
Beyond the initial cost of the SOS 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, thoughtful 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.
Meet the Tunstall Gem5 - Australia & New Zealand's Favourite Personal Alarm Watch
Tunstall Gem5®
The Tunstall Gem5 is a wearable mobile personal alarm and smart watch, designed to help the user raise a call for assistance when out and about.
It reduces the risk to an individual by quickly connecting them to Tunstall’s 24/7 Customer Care Centre and identifying their location so that assistance can reach them.
Key Features:
- Supports various 4G bands
- Sends SOS alarm in real-time
- Automatic fall detection alert
- Local alert to user when device battery is low
- Set local alarms for the user
Achieve Peace of Mind with Tunstall’s SOS Watch for the Elderly
In today’s era where health seamlessly intertwines with technology, possessing a steadfast companion on your wrist can redefine safety. The Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for the elderly emerges as this unwavering partner, always ready to call help for you.
Immediate Assistance at Your Fingertips
For numerous seniors, the unpredictability of medical emergencies casts a shadow of concern. The Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for seniors directly addresses this apprehension. A mere press of the SOS button bridges users to Tunstall’s 24/7 Customer Care Centre, ensuring that expert aid is always just a button away.
Empowerment Through Independence
Retirement is about enjoying life, not being stressed all the time. The Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for the elderly supports that. It lets seniors go about their day, knowing that if something happens, help is right there.
Safety Beyond Home's Comfort
Whether you’re in your garden or at the local store, the Tunstall Gem5’s GPS ensures you’re never truly alone. It’s a comforting feeling, knowing you’re always connected.
Reliability Day After Day
Crafted with seniors in mind, the Tunstall Gem5 boasts a water-resistant design, extended battery life, and a sturdy build. It’s an SOS watch that seniors can rely on, day in and day out, rain or shine.
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 for the Seniors?
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.
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.
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.
Connected Care Monitoring vs Monitored by Loved Ones
CONNECTED CARE MONITORING:
- 24/7 Monitoring by Tunstall - 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.
See How A Personal Alarm Can Help You Worry No More
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
Tunstall Gem5 Funding Options
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.
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.
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 an SOS watch for the elderly?
An SOS Watch for the Elderly, like the Tunstall Gem5, is a wearable device engineered specifically to enhance the safety and health of older adults. More than just a timekeeping accessory, this watch is equipped with a range of features aimed at ensuring the well-being and peace of mind of its elderly users. One of its key features is an SOS button that, when pressed, instantly connects the wearer to a 24/7 Customer Care Centre for immediate assistance. The watch also offers additional functionalities such as GPS location tracking, heart rate monitoring, and two-way voice communication, making it a comprehensive safety tool for seniors.
How does the SOS watch for the elderly function?
The Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for the elderly connects its wearers to Tunstall’s 24/7 Customer Care Centre with just a quick press of the SOS button. With integrated capabilities like GPS location and two-way voice communication, it ensures timely and effective help in emergencies.
Who is the Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch designed for?
The Tunstall Gem5 is primarily tailored for the elderly. However, it’s also a great fit for people with disabilities, caregivers, and anyone who values an extra layer of safety during their daily routines.
How long does the battery of the SOS watch last?
The Tunstall Gem5 is built to last, ensuring the elderly are protected day and night. While the battery’s longevity can vary based on how it’s used, it generally provides extended coverage before needing a recharge. Plus, there’s a handy low-battery alert to ensure continuous safety.
Can the SOS watch be worn during the night?
Yes, indeed! The Tunstall Gem5 is designed for round-the-clock wear. Its comfortable design and water-resistant features make it ideal for nighttime use, even in the shower.
Does the SOS watch for the elderly come with extra features?
Apart from its primary safety functions, the Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch offers additional features like heart rate tracking, step counting, geo-fencing, and an alarm clock, making it a multifunctional tool for the elderly.
How do I get started with the SOS watch for the elderly?
Getting the Tunstall Gem5 up and running is super easy. Once charged with the included USB dock, elderly users can activate the watch and link it to the 4G network. Its design is straightforward, ensuring easy access to all its functionalities.
How much does the SOS watch for the elderly cost, and what about the monitoring service?
The SOS watch for the elderly is priced at a one-time fee of $399. This cost covers the state-of-the-art emergency watch, crafted for maximum comfort, durability, and efficiency. On top of the device’s price, there’s a monthly fee of $31.30, covering the 24/7 monitoring service by Tunstall’s Customer Care Centre. This service ensures that, be it a fall or any other emergency, professional help is always ready to assist, day or night.
Can the SOS watch be used outside the home?
Absolutely! The Tunstall Gem5 is versatile, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Thanks to its 4G and GPS features, the elderly are always connected and safeguarded, no matter where they are.
What if I encounter technical issues with the SOS watch?
Should you face any technical hiccups with the Tunstall Gem5, it’s best to contact Tunstall’s dedicated customer support. They’re there to help ensure your watch works perfectly.
What if I mistakenly press the SOS button on the watch?
If the SOS button is pressed accidentally, it will connect you to Tunstall’s 24/7 Customer Care Centre. Just let them know it was unintentional, and they’ll check everything’s okay before disconnecting.
Is the SOS watch easy to use for those not familiar with tech?
Absolutely! The Tunstall Gem5 SOS watch for the elderly is crafted with user-friendliness in mind. Its intuitive design ensures that even those not tech-savvy can operate it without any hassles.
