Travelling alone – but never on your own

Why safety is so important when hiking and doing sport on your own – and how JAMES can help you with that.

There are moments when we just want to be on our own: An early morning walk through the woods, the fresh mountain air whilst hiking, an evening bike ride or a session of Nordic walking to clear our heads. Older people in particular love these moments of respite – they represent freedom, independence and a zest for life.

But what if something suddenly happens? An unexpected fall. Circulatory problems caused by the heat. A wrong move on uneven ground.

Ingrid is 68 years old and loves going for regular walks. She has been out and about with her walking poles for over ten years – in almost any weather. “It’s my way of unwinding, my ritual. When I’m out in the morning, my thoughts just fall into place all by themselves,” she says. But a year ago, something happened that made her rethink things.

A moment that changed everything “It was actually a perfectly normal morning. I was out walking in the floodplain, as usual, alone, at a brisk pace. And suddenly – everything went black. Just for a moment. But it was enough to give me a terrible fright.” Ingrid pulled herself together and made her way home – but the feeling that something might happen lingered.

Since then, Ingrid has worn the JAMES emergency watch on every walk. “It doesn’t constantly remind me of danger. On the contrary. I hardly notice it – but I know it’s there. If I need help, all I have to do is press a button. And my daughter can see where I am. It’s reassuring for both of us.”

With JAMES on your wrist, you know that someone will be there for you if the worst comes to the worst.

The JAMES emergency watch looks like a sporty wristwatch – but it’s so much more: It’s your emergency button, a tracking device, and a direct line to family or rapid assistance. One press of a button is all it takes – and JAMES connects you to a loved one or, depending on your choice, to a professional emergency call centre.

Whether you’re trying out a new route at the weekend or just going for a daily run in the countryside: with JAMES on your wrist, you know that someone’s there to help if the worst comes to the worst. Out of sight – but reliable.

It’s up to you whether you want to live your freedom – JAMES makes sure you can enjoy it safely.

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