A patient care device includes an attachment element configured to physically attach the device to a patient, such that the device can be worn around the patient's neck as a pendant. The device may further comprise a communication system configured to enable voice and visual communication through the device, and an emergency activation system configured to indicate a potential emergency situation of the patient. The emergency activation system may comprise at least one of a mechanical trigger system, a virtual trigger system, a fall detection system, a location tracking system, a bio monitoring system or a combination thereof.