Senior Citizens’ Support Corps programme – Safety wristbands
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The programme aims to improve safety and enable independent functioning of older persons in their place of residence. Safety wristbands transmit alarms to the monitoring centre, which, upon receiving a notification, takes appropriate actions. The programme is aimed at Stargard residents aged 65 and over who have difficulties living independently due to their health condition.
Main target group: Older people with chronic health conditions or disability
Sector(s): Health, Information and communication, Long-term care
Other sector(s): Ageing in the community, health-promoting behaviours, inclusion
Desired outcome for older people:
Be mobile