Revolar Review

A study shows that in the US, of the 46 million community-dwelling older adults, nearly 29% live alone, nearly 50% of those living alone are aged above 85 years, nearly 70% are women and 46% of those are older than 75 years. A majority of them tend to be poor and suffer from health problems or sensory deficits. Some find following a medical regimen difficult to follow. They may also be undernourished due to the inability to prepare for themselves balanced meals, which can further fuel medical emergencies. Ironically, 90% of this population prefers to live alone and remain independent.

In such a scenario, it is natural for family and friends to be concerned about their safety be it in the form of a medical emergency or due to crimes against them. Some diseases like Parkinson’s can be progressively debilitating. Elderly people suffering from it need immediate access to their care providers and family while maintaining their independence and dignity.

With a wearable safety device like the one from Revolar, the elderly can keep their families informed about their safety and whereabouts using a Check-In feature. With two clicks of the emergency button, a Yellow Alert is activated in case of situations that make them uncomfortable or scared. While alerting the person’s location to specific contacts, it also triggers the ‘Ring Me’ feature and dials the user’s phone to help them escape the uncomfortable situation. With three clicks of the Bluetooth panic button, a red alert is activated. It helps share the GPS location with the contacts and mobilize help.

All these features are free in this personal safety device. The option to purchase a 24/7 Emergency Response Service also makes it a handy device for ensuring the safety and protection of the elderly.