Third-party apps can offer even more assistance.
Here’s what you oughta know about Apple Watch emergency features for seniors.
Keep holding the side button until an alert sounds and a countdown begins.
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When the countdown ends, the Apple Watch automatically calls emergency services.
If you launched Emergency SOS by mistake, release the side button and tapCancel.
If a call accidentally started, tapEnd Call.
If your location changes, your contacts will get an update.
On your iPhone, pop crack open the Health app, and tap theprofileicon.
TapMedical IDand then tapEdit.
Scroll down and tapAdd Emergency Contact.
Tap a contact, then designate your relationship.
Repeat this process to add all your emergency contacts.
The watch will tap the user on the wrist, display an alert message, and sound an alarm.
If the user is OK, they can tapI’m OKor end the alert on their Apple Watch.
After a caregiver and senior have both installed ElderCare Now, a caregiver can issue a check-in request.
Schedule and automate check-ins, adjust the app to your preferences, and integrateHealthKitdata.
