A Guardian on Your Wrist: The Technology Bringing Families Peace of Mind
For many Kiwis, living independently is a point of pride. It’s about being in your own home, enjoying your own space, and living life on your own terms. But for family members, it can come with a quiet worry. What happens if there’s a fall, or an accident, and no one is around to help?
For years, the answer has been a personal alarm, often worn around the neck. While helpful, they come with two significant drawbacks: they almost always require an ongoing monthly subscription fee, and more importantly, you have to be conscious and able to push the button to call for help. What if you can’t? And what if you could have a better solution, without being tied to another monthly bill?
This is where technology has taken a gentle, but giant, leap forward. There is now a device, worn comfortably on the wrist, that can sense a serious fall or a car crash and automatically call for help, even if you can't—all without any subscription fees for its core safety features.
An Automatic Alert When It's Needed Most
Imagine you're up a ladder trimming the hedge and you take a hard tumble. In that moment, you might be disoriented or even unconscious. This remarkable device senses the heavy impact. It immediately displays an alert, and if you don’t respond to it within a minute, it does something extraordinary: it automatically calls emergency services.
It also sends a message to your chosen family contacts, letting them know what’s happened and sharing your exact location. There are no buttons to find and press in a panic. The device does the thinking for you, providing a safety net that works when you are most vulnerable.
A Real-Life Story: Just ask Jim Salsman. When he fell from a ladder and broke his pelvis, he was completely alone. He credits his life to the device he was wearing. It detected his fall, recognised he wasn't moving, and called 911 on his behalf. "Without it," he says, "I would have been in a world of hurt."
Peace of Mind on the Road
This quiet guardian doesn't just work at home. It can also detect if you’ve been in a serious car accident. Again, it will check in with you first, but if you don't respond, it automatically alerts emergency services and your contacts. For you and your whānau, it's another layer of reassurance every time you get behind the wheel.
A Daily Companion for Your Health and Wellbeing
Beyond those critical emergency features, this device also acts as a gentle, daily companion for your health. It quietly keeps track of important wellness indicators, empowering you with information you can share with your family or doctor.
A Close Eye on Your Heart: It can keep track of your heart rate and notify you if it seems unusually high or low. Certain models can even take an electrocardiogram (ECG), checking for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of irregular heart rhythm. This provides early warnings that you can then discuss with a medical professional.
Never Miss a Medication: One of its most practical features is the ability to manage medications. You can create a full schedule for your prescription pills, and the device will send a discreet, gentle tap on your wrist when it's time to take one. It's a simple, reliable reminder that helps you stay on track with your health routine.
Your Personal Health Log: While it doesn't measure blood pressure directly, it can act as a central hub for all your health data. When you use a separate, compatible blood pressure monitor, the results can be sent directly to the device’s companion health app. This keeps all your vital information—like blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, and sleep patterns—stored securely in one convenient place.
It's about having a fuller picture of your health, right there on your wrist.
So, What is This Remarkable Device?
This life-saving fall detection, crash detection, and comprehensive health monitoring technology are all key features of the modern Apple Watch. It’s not just a gadget for young tech-lovers; it has been thoughtfully designed with features that provide real security and independence for our parents and grandparents.
Let The I.T. Bear Gently Guide You
All this technology sounds wonderful, but making it work for you can feel a bit overwhelming. Which Apple Watch model is right? How do you ensure all these important features are set up correctly? That’s where our gentle, supportive approach comes in. We make it easy with a simple, stress-free process.
Step 1: Start with a Chat. Our Buzz-Buy service is the perfect first step. We'll have a friendly chat to discuss your needs. With many different versions available, it’s not as simple as just buying one off the shelf. We help you find the model that’s just right for you.
Step 2: Purchase with Confidence. Once you’re happy with the device we’ve chosen together, we can help you buy your Apple Watch. No guesswork, no fuss.
Step 3: Expert Setup & Training. With your new device in hand, you can book a Bear Support session. Our patient experts will set everything up for you—from fall detection to emergency contacts—and show you how it all works. We can also provide training and setup for any of your other Apple devices.
Step 4: Live Stress-Free. With your guardian on your wrist configured and ready to go, you and your family can enjoy the freedom and independence that comes with true peace of mind.
Ready to take the first step towards greater security and peace of mind? Click here to learn about our Buzz-Buy service and start the conversation. https://www.theitbear.nz/services
Watch how Apple watch have saved peoples lives here: Apple Watch Saves Lives