iMergencies

Todos esses fatores podem ser importantes para um resgate bem sucedido. Arrival times can be slashed dramatically.

Keeping you safe across Portugal, Madeira, and the Azores for 16+ years. 🙌 Our reliable, 24/7 emergency service operates in 6 languages to give you and your loved ones total peace of mind - whenever and wherever you need it. O nosso sistema ASIS (Ambulance Support and Information System)

Ao trabalhar em estreita colaboração com os serviços de emergência (INEM, Bombeiros e Cruz Vermelha), temos a

possibilidade de otimizar os nossos serviços de emergência. Através de mapas digitais por satélite, com indicações de trajetos detalhados e pontos de referência, podemos prestar o nosso apoio na redução de tempo, quanto à localização da residência da vítima. Os serviços de emergência têm também acesso a informações, tais como possíveis doenças pré-existentes, alergias e / ou medicamentação das vítimas podendo ser bastante importante numa situação de risco de vida. Disponibilizamos também aos serviços de emergência um serviço de tradução verbal, em seis diferentes línguas, 24/7 através do nosso número 808 # # # # # #. Our ASIS (Ambulance Support and Information System)

We are able to optimise emergency assistance by collaborating with emergency services (INEM, Bombeiros, and the Red Cross (Cruz Vermelha). Patients can be assisted by using digital satellite maps that are mapped with driving routes that are exact. Rescue workers also have access to information about any illnesses, allergies, and/or drugs being taken, which could be critical in a life-threatening emergency. These considerations are critical for a successful rescue. Our emergency hotline (808 911 # # #) is also open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to requestverbal translation services in six languages.

04/09/2026

We often hear that we should exercise more, but new research suggests that 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 could also be important for our health.

A study published in 𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗦 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 looked at more than 𝟵𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 and found that long, uninterrupted periods of sitting were associated with a higher risk of dying from cancer.

The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to do strenuous exercise to make a difference. 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆, 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.

Walk around the house, make a cup of tea, do a little gardening, take the dog outside or simply stretch your legs for a few minutes.

This can be particularly important as we get older, when going to the gym or doing vigorous exercise may not always be realistic.

So if you’ve been sitting reading, watching television or using your computer for a while, give your body a little break too. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲. 🚶‍♀️

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jul/02/sitting-minutes-cancer-death-risk-study

01/09/2026

Caring for someone doesn’t mean you can be there every hour of the day.

It might be an older person 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲, someone recovering from a fall, living with a medical condition, or receiving home care but spending time alone between visits or overnight.

That’s where 𝗶𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 can provide an extra layer of support.

Since 2010, we have provided 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 in Portuguese, English, French, Dutch, German and Spanish. We support individuals and families and also work alongside care agencies and organisations supporting older people.

Our 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗢𝗦 𝗯𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 include GPS location and fall detection. One press sends the person’s location and emergency details to our team and connects them directly to us. No phone or number to find.

If help is needed, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘁. This could mean contacting 112, another service, a family member, carer, neighbour or key holder.

We can already have important information available, including medical details, address and emergency contacts . If someone cannot get to the door, we know who may be able to provide access. If they have pets at home, we can also help make sure someone is contacted to look after them.

For care agencies, this means 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. For families and friends, it means knowing someone is there, day or night.

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.

If you provide care or are looking for additional support for someone you care about, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵.

🌐 www.imergencies.com
📞 +351 917 999 112
✉️ [email protected]

28/08/2026

𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬?

This is something many of us don’t think about when making an emergency safety plan.

But if you live alone and become unwell or have a fall, the emergency services may need to get into your home quickly.

Having a trusted 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 nearby or a 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 can make a real difference. It can help the emergency services reach you without unnecessary delays and reduce the risk of them having to force entry and damage your property.

If you have pets at home, a key holder can also help make sure they are safely looked after if you need to go to hospital, and keep them safely out of the way while the emergency services are helping you.

𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

If you already have a key holder, make sure their name and contact details are included in your 𝗶𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 through the 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹. If you use a key safe, check that we have the correct location and code.

That way, if you ever need our help, our emergency team will already have this information available.

Plan ahead. Stay safer. 🙏

26/08/2026

🐶 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

Today is a day to celebrate our dogs and everything they bring to our lives. The company, the loyalty, the affection and, of course, all those little habits that make them part of the family.

It is also a good time to think about something practical.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀?

For anyone living alone, this can be a real worry. You want to know that someone will be there to feed them, care for them and make sure they are safe while you are away.

That is why your 𝗶𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 includes a 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 section. You can tell us about the pets you have at home, any medical or special care needs they have, and who we should contact to look after them if you cannot.

It is also helpful for us to know if there are animals in your home before the emergency services arrive. Knowing what to expect, including a little about your pet's temperament, can help make things safer for everyone.

So, if you have not checked your details for a while, International Dog Day is a good reminder to log in to your 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹 and make sure your Pet Care information is up to date. 🐕

Need any help? Contact our team:

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.imergencies.com
💬 WhatsApp: +351 917 999 112

𝗣.𝗦. 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴? 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗪𝗲’𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺! 🐾❤️

24/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲

When your joints start to ache, it's easy to think that resting is the best thing to do. But spending too much time sitting still can actually make your joints stiffer and more uncomfortable.

Gentle, regular movement is one of the best ways to help manage joint pain. It helps circulate the natural fluid inside your joints, which nourishes the cartilage. Movement also strengthens the muscles around your joints, helping to take some of the pressure off your knees, hips and ankles.

The good news is that you don't need strenuous exercise. A daily walk, a swim, cycling, tai chi or yoga can all help improve strength, balance and flexibility. Even 10 minutes of gentle movement can make a difference.

For people with osteoarthritis, exercises that strengthen the muscles at the front of the thighs (the quadriceps) can be particularly helpful in reducing knee pain.

⚠️ 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘎𝘗 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦.

If you'd like to read more about the topic, you can find the original article here:

https://theconversation.com/if-your-knee-hurts-keep-exercising-says-expert-93377

For any questions about this or other topics covered in our posts, please feel free to contact our team at [email protected].

20/08/2026

There comes a point when staying at home independently becomes a little more difficult, but that doesn’t always mean it’s time to stop.

For an older person living alone, a fall, a sudden health problem, confusion or simply being somewhere more isolated can make a difficult situation much harder to manage, especially if they do not speak Portuguese.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.

No searching for a phone. No trying to explain everything from the beginning.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺.

We automatically receive the emergency information already saved on their file, together with their location and call. This helps us quickly understand what is happening and work out what needs to happen next, whether that means contacting Portuguese emergency services or getting in touch with the emergency contacts they have chosen.

It can be particularly reassuring if someone becomes confused or finds themselves somewhere unfamiliar, which can happen with dementia.

With their information and location available to our team, help is always close at hand.

For families, it means knowing that 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗢𝗡 when they cannot be there themselves.

And for the person wearing it, it is simply there when they need it, helping them stay independent for a little longer.

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗨𝗦

📞 +351 917 999 112

WhatsApp or phone, English or Portuguese.

If you need another language, send us a message and request a call.

✉️ [email protected]

🌐 www.imergencies.com

17/08/2026

As an 𝗶𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀® 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, you'll have access to your own secure 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹.

From there, you can update your 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 whenever you need to, check your membership details, explore the services available to you, and keep up to date with the latest offers and member benefits, including our Refer a Friend Programme.

Once your membership is set up, you'll receive your login details. We recommend logging in from time to time to make sure your information is still up to date.

Your details are stored securely and are only used by our emergency team when they're needed to help you.

The more information you provide, the better prepared we'll be if you ever need us. For example, you can tell us 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗳 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Having everything in one place means we don't have to waste valuable time asking these questions during an emergency. It helps us act more quickly and ensures the right information is available when it matters most.

𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆.

📧For more information, or if you need your login details, contact [email protected].

14/08/2026

Spotting the early warning signs of a health condition can help you recognise changes before they become something more serious. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸.

Have a look through the slides for a quick overview of stroke symptoms, key risk factors, and practical steps you can take to help lower your risk.

If you would like more information about this topic or have any questions, please contact our team:

📧 [email protected]

12/08/2026

💊 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?

Most pharmacies in Portugal have a VALORMED collection point where you can leave unwanted or expired medicines for safe disposal.

The scheme helps ensure medicines and their packaging are collected and disposed of in an environmentally responsible way.

10/08/2026

Language is only half the battle in an emergency abroad. You also need someone who knows who to call, what to do, and how to navigate the local emergency and healthcare system.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗲, 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵, 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵, 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵, 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵. We coordinate directly with 112, making sure vital information is passed on clearly and accurately.

Without that local knowledge, misunderstandings can lead to confusion, incorrect assessments, delays in treatment and, ultimately, the wrong diagnosis. We help prevent those delays when you face a 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Learn more:

🌐 www.imergencies.com
📧 [email protected]

Endereço

Praça Major João Xavier Castanheda 17
Moncarapacho
8700-087

Website

https://www.linkedin.com/company/imergencies/, https://twitter.com/iMergenciesPT, https://www.instagram.com/imergenciesp

Notificações

Seja o primeiro a receber as novidades e deixe-nos enviar-lhe um email quando iMergencies publica notícias e promoções. O seu endereço de email não será utilizado para qualquer outro propósito, e pode cancelar a subscrição a qualquer momento.