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Fall Detection Systems For Seniors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 3 million older adults visit emergency rooms each year because of injuries related to falls, with many needing hospitalization as a result of such injuries. Fall detection systems can be an excellent way to lower this risk for seniors living alone at home.

Fall detection sensors utilize accelerometers and other motion technologies to sense when someone has experienced a fall, before sending a signal to an emergency monitoring center, where operators attempt to contact the individual in question and ascertain their need for assistance. If they cannot speak or do not answer, an ambulance will automatically be dispatched while first responders will be alerted that help is on its way.

Some fall detection devices also send a signal directly to a user's mobile medical alert device, enabling them to contact family and caregivers directly. Others will send text messages or phone calls directly to emergency contacts who will then relay the situation directly to local emergency medical services. Furthermore, unlike traditional medical alert buttons that only operate within range of home's base station, wireless devices use GPS technology so they can be used both indoors and out on-the-go.

Many medical alert companies provide fall detection as an add-on feature of their standard equipment packages and monthly fees, though the best medical alert systems include it in their base plans without additional costs. It's essential that any sensor you select be easily cancelled should it trigger false alarms; accidents do happen!

medical alarms for the elderly When researching fall detection systems, it's essential to keep other factors in mind, such as battery life and range as well as any available accessories. A device should be easy to maintain without much ongoing care required over its lifespan; additionally, water resistance will likely come into play since falls often happen in bathrooms and showers.

Bay Alarm Medical, one of our top-rated medical alert systems, offers affordable options with and without fall detection for just $30 a month with no contract requirements and free equipment shipping. Lifeline (formerly Philips Lifeline) also includes fall detection in its basic equipment plans with wearable pendants to provide peace of mind both at home and when out and about - making both companies great choices for senior citizens seeking greater peace of mind from their fall detection systems.


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