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Calls/Mobile Phone:
* It is a 4G Mobile Phone so you can make and receive calls anywhere and anytime within 4G & 3G Optus or Telstra network

SOS Button:
* It can be set to contact up to 6 numbers - text and call

GPS:
* The user can be located by pressing the SOS buttons
* Emergency contacts can text the mobile number of the alarm to receive GPS location

Fall Detection:
* Multiple sensitivity settings are set for fall detection

Recharging:
* A charging cradle is provided for recharging

Carrying Method:
* User can use a lanyard or a belt pouch to carry the Rova

SIM Information:
User can choose the below SIM card by following the prompts after purchase:
* Guardian Optus prepaid credit - $50/year
* Guardian Telstra prepaid credit - $70/year
* Guardian T-Plus unlimited calls/texts - $150/year

Method Of Use

Calls/Mobile Phone:
* The Rova will answer to calls automatically. Programmes can be set to allow only the emergency contacts to call and speak to the user. It will block unwanted scam callers.
* The volume can be controlled by positioning the Rova closer to or further from the users? ear.

SOS Button:
* When help is needed, user can press and hold the SOS button for 2 seconds until it vibrates. The Rova will sequentially call user?s contact.
* If the first contact does not answer the call within 10 seconds, it will call the next contact.
* If an emergency contact?s phone is off or goes straight to voicemail this will prevent the Rova from calling the next emergency contact because it assumes the voicemail answering the call is a successful connection with a person.

Fall Detection:
* When the Fall Detection is triggered, the Cell Signal LED on the Rova will flash rapidly.
* The Rova will beep loudly to confirm the activation. A call will be made to the emergency contact and a text with GPS location will be sent to all emergency contacts.

Considerations

Beware when using GPS tracking devices of the following:

* People with dementia should have the opportunity to move about as freely and independently as possible. The balance between independence and safety is delicate. In itself, wandering is not harmful and when done in a safe environment, can be a healthy outlet for a person with dementia. By determining what may be contributing to wandering, you may be able to identify the triggers and find ways to make it safer.

* GPS tracking devices follow a person's movements and identify his location. No device or system can guarantee that a person with dementia or intellectual disability will not get lost or that he will be found. However you may decide to use one to keep him safer.

* Please note: the field of locating devices is highly technical and detailed. Also, the equipment used to support some of these devices (e.g., a computer, smart phone) may not be practical or readily available for some people.

More information available from: http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/Living-with-dementia/Day-to-day-living/Safety/Locating-devices

Check our Assistive Technology Guide for GPS Tracking Devices.

Place Of Manufacture

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Price Guide

Monitoring options:
- Family / Friends Monitoring $519 + SIM Fees
- Professional Monitoring - $519 + $31 monthly monitoring charge + SIM Fees
- Professional Monitoring - $519 + $345 yearly monitoring charge + SIM Fees

SIM prepaid credit options:
- Guardian Optus prepaid credit - $50/year
- Guardian Telstra prepaid credit - $70/year
- Guardian T-Plus unlimited calls/texts - $150/year

Models

* Call centre monitoring (monitored)
* Family/friend monitoring (non-monitored)

Options

Monitoring options:
* Family / Friends Monitoring [SIM fees only]
* Professional Monitoring ? Monthly [+$31]
* Professional Monitoring ? Yearly [+$345]

Accessories:
* Belt Pouch [+$10]
* Shower Bag [+$10]
* Cleaning Kit [+$5]
* Cleaning Kit & Shower Bag Combo [+$12.5]
* Key Safe with Purchase [+$29]
* Pouch And Lock (PAL) with Purchase [+$39]

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.