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Fall Alarms For Seniors
If you or a loved one is at risk of falling, an automatic fall detection system could bring peace of mind and reduce serious injury risks. When selecting a fall detection system it is essential that we consider both mobility and daily activities of both people, along with device accuracy, reliability and cost before making our choice.

Most medical alert systems allow users to request help by pressing an emergency button on a base station, wearable pendant or wall-mounted device. The signal sent from this device connects directly with a monitoring center staffed 24/7; operators will assess your situation, contact emergency contacts if necessary and dispatch assistance as quickly as possible. In addition, some devices feature GPS tracking technology so help is always at hand regardless of where a user may be located.

personal alarms NZ Wearable fall alarms equipped with GPS tracking can be particularly beneficial for seniors who spend time outside their homes or who wander due to cognitive impairments. By having an accurate fall detection device with GPS capabilities, caregivers and emergency responders can quickly locate individuals after falls, which is especially crucial if unconsciousness results after falling.

All fall detection systems cannot be 100 percent accurate and may sometimes falsely register movements that do not constitute falls, such as getting out of bed or turning over in bed. But any fall detection system can save lives, especially for those who have fallen before or have precursors that increase their likelihood to fall, such as unsteadiness on their feet or prior experiences of falls.

The best falls detection systems use an array of sensors to track movement and detect when a fall has taken place, including accelerometers, inertial measurement units (IMUs) and motion detectors. They also feature communication with monitoring centers via cellular technology in order to reduce instances of "long lies," or unnoticed falls which cause pressure sores, dehydration or even death within an hour.

Additionally, some devices come equipped with built-in speaker and microphone systems that enable wearers to speak directly with monitoring center employees who can assess the situation and dispatch emergency services as required. This feature is typically only available with monitored medical alert systems, although certain devices provide automatic fall detection capability that can be activated without pressing an emergency button.


Medical alert devices provide more than just fall detection; many also include additional health and wellness features like medication reminders, heart rate monitoring and GPS tracking. Bay Alarm Medical's SOS Home falls prevention system is an example of such a device as it boasts unique safety features not found elsewhere - including lock box storage to secure valuables. As it offers quick emergency response times while remaining affordable compared with similar falls detection products.

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