{"product_id":"guardian-mediwatch-slim","title":"Guardian MediWatch Slim","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guardian MediWatch Slim is the thinnest and most discreet SOS watch yet. Just like the original MediWatch, it can be worn on the wrist or as a pendant. Clear, concise voice prompts in up to 8 languages give you instant reassurance that your personal alarm is always working for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Does it Work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA simple press and hold of the SOS button activates the MediWatch Slim’s emergency sequence. You can \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echoose who the MediWatch Slim calls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, whether it’s a list of known emergency contacts or a 24\/7 professional monitoring company. In either scenario, those who you trust in an emergency will receive your GPS location to help them find you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStruggle with dexterity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA custom feature allows you to press and hold your finger anywhere on the screen to trigger the SOS sequence. You can also cancel using the screen if the SOS sequence is triggered accidentally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Monitored\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-small\"\u003eThe vast majority of personal alarm users choose this monitoring option. Family or friends could include a neighbour, carer or support worker. When such support is available, this is the recommended option.  Other than SIM credit, there is no additional cost with this monitoring option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Does Family Monitored Work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur personal alarms all behave a little bit differently but in general this is what happens:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe personal alarm user presses the SOS button OR the fall alert automatically activates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe device lets the user know that the emergency function has activated (either through beeps or voice prompts). This period of time allows the user to press the SOS button to cancel the emergency calls from starting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter this brief delay, the personal alarm begins calling through an emergency contact list (up to 10 phone numbers) until someone answers the SOS call.\u003cbr\u003eNote that 000 can be on this list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe personal alarm user can then have a 2-way conversation with the contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContacts which are mobile numbers receive an SMS link to Google Maps showing the personal alarm user’s location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContacts address the emergency as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Monitoring \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-small\"\u003eThis monitoring option may be preferred when emergency contacts are unsuitable, for example, due to work commitments, no one has a mobile phone, time zones do not align, the personal alarm user's health warrants 24\/7 support, and so on. Both SIM credit and professional monitoring fees are ongoing costs for this monitoring option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-small\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Does Professional Monitoring Work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur personal alarms all behave a little bit differently but in general this is what happens:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe personal alarm user presses the SOS button OR the fall alert automatically activates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe device lets the user know that the emergency function has activated (either through beeps or voice prompts). This period of time allows the user to press the SOS button to cancel the alert from reaching the monitoring company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter this brief delay, the personal alarm is connected with the 24\/7 professional monitoring service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey will ask the personal alarm user what help is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the personal alarm user can speak, the monitoring company will assist as required. If the personal alarm user cannot speak, predetermined protocol dictates how to respond, for example, by sending an ambulance immediately to the personal alarm user’s GPS location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContacts are notified as needed or requested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLifetime Support and Customisation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchasing a Guardian MediWatch Slim means you’ll receive \u003cstrong\u003elifetime phone support\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003elifetime reprogramming\u003c\/strong\u003e for free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are many ways to customise your MediWatch Slim. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomisation Options Include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎫SIM card ($10 credit for first month included in purchase)\u003cbr\u003e⚖️Family or professional monitoring\u003cbr\u003e👨👩👧👦 List of emergency contacts\u003cbr\u003e🚨 Fall detection sensitivity\u003cbr\u003e📜 Menu items installed (e.g. Contacts, Settings)\u003cbr\u003e🔊 Voice prompts (on or off)\u003cbr\u003e🪫 Low Battery notifications to emergency contacts\u003cbr\u003e🚧 Geofence breach notifications to emergency contacts\u003cbr\u003e⛔ Inactivity alert notifications to emergency contacts\u003cbr\u003e ⏻ Power off notifications to emergency contacts\u003cbr\u003e💊 Medication reminders via voice prompt\u003cbr\u003e✨ Accessories (magnetic straps, velcro straps, lanyard)\u003cbr\u003e…and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Video\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d7hfo7v_jlw?si=aJHZIEtE-qZa2efv\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIM Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 84.1071%;\" height=\"31\" width=\"199\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.2268%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Family\/Friends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.745%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.2268%;\"\u003eGuardian Optus SIM -$80\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.745%;\"\u003eGuardian Optus SIM - $36\/month OR $400\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.2268%;\"\u003eGuardian Telstra Sim - $80\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.745%;\"\u003eGuardian Telstra SIM - $36\/month OR $400\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.2268%;\"\u003eGuardian Telstra Unlimited SIM - $20\/month OR $240\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.745%;\"\u003eGuardian Telstra Unlimited SIM - $49\/month OR $560\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePoints to Consider\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency Contact Protocols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-e-type=\"section\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-id=\"a532f32\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-a532f32 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}' data-e-type=\"column\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"060f118\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-060f118\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"64567ac\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64567ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsenting to be an emergency contact does NOT mean you must be available to help 24\/7 for the personal alarm user. Nor does it mean if you get a call for help, you have to go and literally attend to the needs of the person who called.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on what’s happened, if a call comes, you are not far away and you’re physically capable of providing assistance, the most practical option may be to drop by and help someone to their feet who has fallen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, if it’s your uncle who lives on the other side of the country that needs help, the best thing to do is to listen and provide help as you’re able to. That could mean calling 000 to explain the situation which you may be in a better position to do than your uncle who is possibly experiencing a crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the user of a personal alarm or fall alert device might have a maximum of 5 or 10 emergency contacts, that does not mean that a contact should let somebody else deal with the problem. When a contact receives a call from the personal alarm, that call should never be declined or ignored. Even if the contact knows there are others that will get a call in sequential order, the onus is on the contact in a position to answer to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a real emergency, seconds are critical. Your focus should be on how best to help the personal alarm user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalls That Are Not Emergencies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriodic testing of the personal alarm every one to three months is highly recommended. It’s better if contacts know in advance that a test is to occur, although it would be useful to know that the system works as it should even if the contacts were not given forewarning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere may be occasions when the SOS or fall alert is triggered by accident, from an unintentional button press, possibly from the automatic fall detection, or for some unknown reason. Understandably, this is likely to be embarrassing to the device holder. Many personal alarm users already feel like they’re burdening the lifestyle of their family or friends just because of the responsibility they carry as an emergency contact but as they say, it’s better to be safe than sorry! Regardless of the monitoring options, accidents happen and both family or friends and 24\/7 monitoring company are understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone is familiar with the story of the little boy who cried, “Wolf!” It would naturally concern personal alarm users who may have had a couple of accidental “false alarms” that their contacts may not take any alerts seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reality is that a significant percentage of SOS or fall alert activations are accidental. These false alarms are not frequent and they don’t happen to everybody but they do happen for a myriad of reasons. Sometimes the reasons are inexplicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWise contacts patiently and calmly reassure the personal alarm user that they are glad their family member or friend is OK and that they can be counted on when needed. Emergency contacts should consider it an honour to be trusted by one who feels vulnerable and has asked for a listening ear when help may be needed. Remember that if help was never necessary, that’s good news.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose The Professional Monitoring Option?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIM card fees cost $80 (Telstra or Optus) per year. So why would anyone want to pay extra for professional monitoring? Reasons may include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe personal alarm user has no contacts to call upon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll potential contacts are unavailable too often to be relied upon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe user does not want to impose upon family, neighbours or friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe personal alarm user is assured they will get to speak with a professional 24 hours a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat About 000?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple Zero is unnecessary if the personal alarm\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003euser has professional monitoring. For the family \/ friends monitoring option, it’s generally better when contacts known to the user call 000 on their behalf. Contacts are often in a better position to explain to 000 what help is needed, where the personal alarm user is, can describe the user, and may be privy to medical information or a \u003cstrong\u003eKey Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e combination that would be valuable for 000 to be aware of.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Are Ongoing Costs Paid For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuardian Personal Alarms send the invoice for the SIM and\/or monitoring fees to you or the person\/organisation managing your funds. Invoices can be paid privately or from an organisation. Private payments can be performed via:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecredit card (online or over the phone with us)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebank transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirect debit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echeque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough our SIM cards use the Telstra and Optus network, we manage the SIM connection for you so you never have to deal with Telstra or Optus directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho is the Mediwatch ideal for?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MediWatch Slim is perfect for anyone who wants an SOS watch that has a small wrist or just prefers a smaller style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the full list of Mediwatch Slim features?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake and receive calls (4G)\u003cbr\u003eCan call 000 (with or without active SIM)\u003cbr\u003eWhitelisting (blocks unknown numbers)\u003cbr\u003eAuto-answer incoming calls\u003cbr\u003eFamily or Professional Monitoring\u003cbr\u003eFall Detection\u003cbr\u003eGPS Tracking\u003cbr\u003eCustomisable GPS strength to maximise battery life\u003cbr\u003eVoice Prompts (English, Mandarin, Italian, Greek, Spanish, Cantonese, Arabic, Vietnamese) can be remotely adjusted\u003cbr\u003eVersatile wearability (as a watch or pendant)\u003cbr\u003eScratch-resistant screen\u003cbr\u003eOLED touchscreen\u003cbr\u003eCan hold screen to trigger SOS\u003cbr\u003eCan hold screen to cancel SOS\u003cbr\u003e3 watch faces to choose from\u003cbr\u003eGeofencing (up to 3 fences)\u003cbr\u003eVoicemail detection\/prevention\u003cbr\u003enactivity alerts to emergency contacts\u003cbr\u003eMedication reminders (up to 3 reminder times)\u003cbr\u003ePower off notifications to emergency contacts\u003cbr\u003eLow battery notifications to emergency contacts\u003cbr\u003eHeart rate measurement\u003cbr\u003eBlood O2 measurement\u003cbr\u003eSkin temperature measurement\u003cbr\u003eApp List: Contacts, Inactivity, Medication, Readings, Settings\u003cbr\u003eRemote app installation\/removal\u003cbr\u003eSimplified settings menu (to prevent fidgeting)\u003cbr\u003eSpeed-dial up to 8 emergency contacts\u003cbr\u003eCall loops up to 20 times\u003cbr\u003eShowerproof\u003cbr\u003eOptional Wrist Straps (Magnetic Silicone, Magnetic Steel, Velcro, Standard Buckle)\u003cbr\u003eGuardian managed SIM plan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow does fall detection work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"\u003eEasily switched on or off, there are 10 sensitivity settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the device senses what may have been a fall, a call is made to emergency contacts, similar to the SOS button being pressed. The difference being that the voice prompt identifies the alarm as a fall alert. If worn on the wrist instead of on a lanyard or as a brooch, fall detection is less effective. This is due to the fact that fall detection is based on acceleration being built up over a short period of time. Since the wrist\/hand movement is less consistent and unpredictable during a fall, the automatic fall detection may be less likely to activate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e: Due to the varied nature of falls, some falls may not register. We can adjust the sensitivity if necessary. However, in the event of a fall, do not wait for the Fall Alert alarm sound but press and hold the SOS button if you are conscious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat makes this different from the other smartwatches?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MediWatch Slim looks like the Apple watch and is very similar in size. The most thin apple watch is 9.7mm while the MediWatch Slim is 12mm. Compare this to the MediWatch original which is 17mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MediWatch Slim also does not need to paired with a phone when initially set up, it’s a standalone device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main advantages of the MediWatch Slim are its size, simple interface, the inexpensive ongoing costs, multiple geofences, and belonging to a well known brand such as Guardian, committed to lifetime support for any of your ongoing needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow often do I have to recharge the Mediwatch Slim personal alarm?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharge the MediWatch Slim once a day. 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