Often called medical alert smartwatches, SOS watches or Personal alarm watches — they offer peace of mind for aging adults who want to maintain an independent lifestyle without wearing an undignified or stigmatized medical device. Reliable and familiar support: Imagine getting a named person who will help you from enquiry, order, watch and service setup through to ongoing support. This builds trust and eliminates the need to explain yourself every time. All Companion custom

Independent living is not just about staying at home. It is about feeling confident, capable, and supported every day. A simple safety watch can help people stay active and independent for longer by being on hand in an emergency for quick, easy help. See how Companion Watches provide simple, reliable protection that supports everyday independence.

Companion Watches doesn't simply provide a personal alarm solution — they help the support network understand whether the device and service is continuing to work as expected. This self-diagnostics safety feature deserves greater attention.

Forgetting where you put your watch is a common frustration. Companion offers a number of simple reassuring features that help: Find Watch: if the watch has been misplaced and out of sight, then press the Find Watch button (in the App or Web portal) will get the watch to vibrate and play a load sound, so you can find it. Locate Watch: By pressing the Locate button (in the App or Web portal) the watch GPS location is requested. 30 seconds later the watch GPS location will app

For older adults and people living with dementia, a care watch is only effective when it is being worn and ready to help. Yet many care watches with an always-on mobile connection last just 24 hours to three days before needing a recharge. This creates a daily challenge: keeping the device charged without leaving the wearer unprotected. More time on the wrist, less time charging A long-lasting battery makes a meaningful difference. With 120+ hours of battery life, the Compani

When choosing a wearable care device for an older person or someone living with dementia, safety and reliability are essential. However, one important feature is often overlooked: wearability.

LTE-M can help extend the reach of emergency care devices in areas where connectivity is challenging.

Companion Watch continues to focus on reducing its environmental impact, and shifting towards a more sustainable operation. Our latest commitments include: Cutting Plastic Waste: No more plastic packaging Companion have introduced plastic-free inner and outer packaging for Companion Watch parcels. Minimising waste: We Buy Back Companion Watches Unwanted watches and accessories are purchased from customers. Then either refurbished for re-use, components recycling or ethically

Wearability is fundamental: what's the point of a cheap undesirable watch if it's not going to be worn. For someone living with dementia (Altzimers or any other cognitive impairment) , a classic, conventional analogue watch can have several advantages: It doesn't immediately announce "I am wearing a dementia monitoring device." It preserves a person's sense of identity and normality. It uncomplicated and doesn't look like a medical device. An analogue watch face is familiar f

Why consumer perception of fall detecting wearable care devices is not matching product reality. In this article we summarise what to look out for and why.

The UK telcoms industry is currently changing landline services from analog to digital. Avoid digital switchover risk If you call for help, in an emergency, using either a telecare system that connects to you telephone line or use a landline telephone Avoid digital switchover risk, and being left vulnerable - urgently check that these service providers will work as part of the digital switchover. Speak to you telecare or landline supplier urgently. Alternatively, Companion'

When a relative or loved one is suffering with Dementia or similar cognitive impairments, it can create something of a dilemma when it comes to their wellbeing and happiness. One the one hand, they clearly need an extended level of care, which is something they may even admit themselves. On the other hand, their independence is extremely valuable to them despite living with cognitive impairments. Managing care for a dementia patient can be a balancing act between ensuring the

Living alone in later life can lead to potential health risks, especially due to the prevalence of falls in people over 60, which can not only be painful, but also significantly damage confidence about living independently. The good news is that advancing care technology is helping to support safe, independent living and provides a solution to better connect families and enable intervention if necessary. Our Companion Watch monitors wellbeing and provides reassurance that if

Companion provide regular, free software updates for our Watches and services (including alert delivery, service portal and Companion App) because technology should be continually improving, even after a product has been purchased. For connected care devices, these benefits are particularly important. Regular updates help ensure that technology remains dependable, secure and capable of meeting users’ changing needs. At Companion, we believe that providing ongoing software imp

The ever-increasing cost of care is putting strain on an already overstretched NHS and pushing many families into debt. As more becomes known about the value of preventative measures, more elderly people are using technology to understand and predict falls or changes in their wellbeing - and potentially even save money on future care bills. Companion Watch provides a vital lifeline between the watch wearer and their support network, offering reassurance for families across th

Did you know that most falls occur in the bathroom? Bathrooms can present serious risks for the elderly - here's how to reduce them.

New research has found a five-minute daily exercise can help ward off the precursors to heart disease and the benefits are seen within weeks. Heart and circulatory diseases cause around a quarter of all deaths in the UK - that’s more than 160,000 deaths each year, reports the British Heart Foundation. Robust heart health is therefore a reliable predictor of life expectancy. There are a lot of lifestyle strategies that we know can help people maintain cardiovascular health as