Addressing Hidden Dangers for Seniors!
Here is a frightening statistic! 30% of falls result in injuries requiring medical attention!
Falls can happen in an instant, but the repercussions can be long-lasting.
An SOS button or Fall Detection can be a LIFESAVER!
Our personal GPS Trackers and Sensors for the Elderly can help.
Imagine a wearable solution that provides instant location tracking and communication that allows your loved ones to maintain independence while keeping an eye on them at all times. Or sensors in each room that send alerts to the family the instant your loved one has fallen. My Buddy Gard Personal GPS Trackers and Sensors can!
Three options to choose from
Buddy Watch
A modern, sophisticated watch that can detect falls and communicate this instantly with loved ones. It has an SOS button, and the ability to make and receive calls, you can monitor their whereabouts, set boundary alerts and get real-time location updates.
Buddy Pendant
For those who won’t wear a watch or already have a special one, our Buddy Pendant is a great option. It has a BIG SOS button to talk directly with a loved one. It can receive calls, you can monitor their whereabouts, set boundary alerts and get real-time location updates.
Buddy Secure
All the same features and benefits of our Buddy Watch with a lockable band. If this feature is needed, it is NEEDED.
Buddy Fall Sensors
In-home AI Smart Sensors can detect falls immediately, monitor movements and send alerts to your support network making this the perfect tool for seniors living on their own.
Buddy Watch
A modern, sophisticated watch that can detect falls and communicate this instantly with loved ones. It has an SOS button, and the ability to make and receive calls, you can monitor their whereabouts, set boundary alerts and get real-time location updates.
Buddy Pendant
For those who won’t wear a watch or already have a special one, our Buddy Pendant is a great option. It has a BIG SOS button to talk directly with a loved one. It can receive calls, you can monitor their whereabouts, set boundary alerts and get real-time location updates.
Buddy Secure
All the same features and benefits of our Buddy Watch with a lockable band. If this feature is needed, it is NEEDED.
Buddy Fall Sensors
In-home AI Smart Sensors can detect falls immediately, monitor movements and send alerts to your support network making this the perfect tool for seniors living on their own.
Who Benefits from a My Buddy Gard GPS Trackers or Sensors?
Elderly parents living with dementia or other neurodiverse conditions
Whether it’s fostering independence orensuring safety, our GPS trackers or sensors provide reassurance to the family/carers of the elderly who may wander or get disorientated, keeping them connected and safe in any environment.
Helping the Elderly Stay Safe in Their Own Homes
Our parents deserve to live as long as possible in their own homes. With our GPS trackers and sensors, they can receive help promptly in an emergency or fall. In such situations, time is critical. Whether it's a parent living alone or both parents enjoying the comforts of their home, our devices ensure timely assistance when it matters most.
What are some of the Life-Saving Features and Benefits?
Our customers leverage various features to suit diverse requirements and scenarios.
Some people say the Boundary Alerts (Geo-Fence function) is the most important.
Set a fence around your home, the shops or a path they like to take for a short walk and be alerted if they breach that perimeter.
You can set multiple geofences.
The geo-fences can be configured any way you like! They don’t have to be a circle or a square – you can create a complete path that avoids a busy highway, a shopping centre, etc.
The alerts can go to multiple people via text message, email, and push notifications.
The alert messages can be sent to different people at different times. For example, if you are the primary carer but on a Wednesday between the hours of 10am – 12pm you are unavailable, you can have the alerts be directed to someone else in your support network.
This feature can be used at any time without having to set a Boundary Alert. Simply log onto your app (or open the Track Map program on your laptop or desktop) and push ‘Locate’. It will immediately update your elderly parent's location and give you a visual of where they are on the map.
One of the most popular features. The watches and the pendant all have a button that can be activated to ring directly to a loved one if they urgently need help. Because we all know, in an emergency, time is critical. As with the alerts with geo-fence, the number of the watch/pendant calls can change for particular days or times. You can also include text or email notifications saying that the watch wearer has activated the SOS function so that multiple people are notified of the emergency.
If you know your elderly parent is in a particular area but they are unable to call out to you (unconscious, disoriented ), you can make the watch or pendant make a noise to allow you to follow and find.
The watches have a call function much like a mobile phone however the only numbers that can ring into the watch are the ones that you have previously added. If the phone number is not one of the 10 contact numbers already in the contact list, it cannot ring the watch. This is super helpful because the last thing we want is for our loved one to receive a call from a stranger or a scammer!
Interestingly, we have many customers who have told us that although they didn’t feel this feature was a top priority at the time of purchase, it has become a much-loved function. An anxious or disoriented elderly parent with memory loss or living with dementia) can instantly call a loved one and receive advice, a helping hand or simply a calming reassuring chat.
This feature, when needed, is REALLY needed. Our customers have told us that if they have concerns about how their elderly parent is being treated, spoken to or communicated with, they are relieved they can gain access to this information by utilising this feature especially if that elderly parent is feeble and cannot defend themselves. It is similar to making a phone call, however the watch wearer does not know it’s happening.
We are an NDIS-approved provider
Our Buddy Trackers can be funded through either Consumables or Low-Cost Technology.
You can get a quote directly from our website under the tab “Get a Quote”.
Testimonials
Supporting Elderly Parents Who Value Independence
Whether your elderly parent wishes to live in their own home or is in a care facility, ensuring their safety is paramount. Our GPS trackers and sensors provide peace of mind with features like fall detection and an SOS button for emergencies.
We’ve spoken to many families who tell us that the issue of safety can completely change their approach, not only for their elderly parents but also for the entire family. And we know you can feel a little guilty about that! But safety first! And rightly so. We get it!
Our customers tell us that purchasing one of our GPS-tracking devices has made a huge difference in their lives.
Jessica A.
Beyond exceptional customer service!
Got this watch for my dad who suffers from dementia and the location and notification services are fantastic way of feeling more confident leaving him when needed and tracking his where about ! Very slick design my dad absolutely loves it!
Company is always there to efficiently look after you when needed and guide you through best way to use the watch. Would definitely recommend. :)
Kobe C.
Thank you to simon and the my buddy gard team for helping me set up the adult watch for my elderly father.
I got this watch for my father to ease my mind for when im at work or away. And it is amazing. So simple and easy to use for older people. I love that i can access it remotely to make sure he is ok.
Huge thank you for creating something for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Highly recommended
Dao N.
I bought this to track my dad's movements. The onboarding experience was what helped me the most to understand how to use the device properly. Very helpful people and they gave me time to ask all questions i needed to ask. It doesnt track minute by minute and there are delays. However, i find the geofences the most helpful to find my dad as it tells me when he left the house and when he enters a certain location/street because i already know his usual path when he leaves the house. Thank you.
Did you know we offer free onboarding sessions via zoom?
We know new tech can be scary sometimes. And that’s why we hold your hand as much or as little as you need!
We can step you through…
- How to log in and set up your account
- Add SOS number and triggers
- Add your Buddy contacts
- Explain tips and tricks to extend your battery
- Set up Geo-Fence
- And much much more!
Join our Rewards Program
If you decide to become a customer, we invite you to join our Rewards program where you can turn points into cash, or discounts off your monthly monitoring expenses or future purchases.
Earning points is easy! Simply engage with us to earn points!
Begin your journey towards peace of mind
Helping your elderly loved ones maintain their independence for as long as possible in the comfort of their own home or to ensure their safety in an assisted living facility. Our GPS trackers with fall detection and SOS buttons offer immediate assistance in emergencies, ensuring their safety and the peace of mind you need.
FAQs
Is the watch water-resistant?
Yes, our watch and pendants are all water resistant (IP67 rating) which means that the wearer can take a shower, help with dishes, and have a water fight with the device on however they cannot go swimming or submerge the device underwater.
How long does the battery last?
A general rule is between 1 day and 4 days depending how you use it. If you are setting multiple geo-fences requiring notifications in a short space of time or using the call/SOS or Listen in Features heavily, it will last a lesser time.
If you are only using it to log in and check, it will most likely last the full 5 days.
The ‘ping rate’ will also play a huge part in this – we can chat with you in our free onboarding and make sure it’s set to the most appropriate of how you will use it.
Charging the device only takes 2-3 hours. You can set an alert to tell you the battery needs charging AND when the battery is fully charged and ready to be put back on thus alleviating the concern of forgetting it.
Are there ongoing costs?
After the initial purchase of the watch, there is an ongoing monitoring cost.
You can either choose our Telstra Sim Plan which comes already set up in the watch or our BYO options. There are no lock-in contracts, and you can pay a month in advance or opt to pay 12, 24 or 36 months in advance.
