Do you live away from mum, dad or a close elderly relative and as much as you'd like to visit more often you simply haven't got the time to keep in touch as regularly as you would like?
A recent survey, conducted by Alertacall*, has found that only 25 per cent of people aged 60 and over and living alone in the West Midlands receive a daily phone call from a member of their family and that 75 per cent state being ill and no-one knowing is their greatest fear.
The poll of 2,000 people, which also questioned younger generations, revealed that two thirds of people admit they should call their elderly relatives more, but find it hard juggling the responsibility with looking after their own families.
Offering peace-of-mind for people who live alone, their families and friends, Alertacall is a revolutionary new way to keep a daily check on a loved one's safety. Easy to use, Alertacall members simply press the orange button on their specially provided Alertacall phone by an agreed time each day to confirm they're OK. Should they fail to do so, Alertacall will first try calling them and if they're unable to reach them, up to three nominated contacts.
At just £9.99 a month, Alertacall makes a great Christmas gift for families to buy parents and grandparents who live alone. Set up costs - which include a special Alertacall phone featuring extra big buttons - are covered by a one-off payment of £25. The service can be cancelled at any time so there are no long or complicated contracts to worry about, and the user keeps the phone. For further information visit www.alertacall.com or call 0808 156 5777.