The home emergency call is a small device with a button that is worn on the arm or as a necklace. It can be useful in old age or when a person lives alone and has an illness or other disability.
Some models connect directly to an emergency call center, while others can be used to call a predetermined contact (e.g. a family member or friend) The device can also be set up so that it detects smoke, water or gas leaks and automatically sends an alarm. The basic package that every emergency call service offers costs between 25.50 euros and 30.00 euros.