Yes the alarm on Mom 's chair is new. Dad has had one for a week or so but not Mom. She needs it though according to the last visit I had with her! She couldn't have walked or stood if her life depended on it! I'm so glad that they are doing good and seem to be adapting to there. It's just SO much better than where they were and that's a really good thing! I like it a LOT~ Love to all, Judy