A Bracelet That Saves Lives: 79 Seniors in Zadar Already Using Halo Help

For many elderly and infirm residents of Zadar, an ordinary bracelet has become a vital link to safety and emergency assistance. This is the Halo Help project, for which the City of Zadar has secured €86,000 in this year's budget, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to this important aspect of social care and health.

Thanks to this alarm system, retirees who wish to stay in the familiar surroundings of their own homes for as long as possible, even when living alone, can do so. With a single press of the bracelet, they can summon emergency help in situations such as falls, severe pain, or other conditions where they are practically helpless and unable to reach a phone.

How It Works and Who Uses It

The project is implemented in partnership with the Sv. Frane Adult Care Home in Zadar, and the service is completely free for all users. According to data from the City of Zadar, 79 people have used this form of assistance this year, while the system's capacity is set at 90 users. The City funds the salaries of two nurses who are crucial for rapid response to distress calls.

"This service model helps users remain in the familiar environment of their own homes for as long as possible, and it is used by elderly individuals and those with serious health conditions who live alone. This service can be provided to 90 people, and it is currently used by 79. The City of Zadar funds the salaries of two nurses. The service is completely free for users," said officials from the City of Zadar.

Plan for More Users

Beyond ensuring the prompt arrival of professionals, the bracelet provides users with an invaluable sense of security in their own homes. The initiative to increase the number of users comes from the Department for Social Welfare and Health, led by department head Mladen Klanca. The goal is to reach the full capacity of 90 people, thereby encompassing all those who need this type of assistance but may not yet know it exists.