1. Fall Detection is an invaluable feature of medical alert systems that notifies a live monitoring center immediately if a wearer falls, providing peace of mind to loved ones while helping ensure help is sent as soon as possible after an incident occurs. Fall detection systems are especially beneficial to seniors and people living with mobility issues who are susceptible to falls, allowing for instantaneous alerts when their devices detect one has fallen and sending an instant call for assistance when detected by the device. Fall Detection systems also play an integral role in providing peace of mind through providing instant alerts if they detect someone has fallen.
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3. Medical alert systems with fall detection work by using sensors to detect the motion of a fall, and then sending an alert to either emergency contacts or the central station of the system. There are various fall detectors on the market, such as pendants, wristbands, belt clips and built-in smartwatches; accelerometers are usually the most accurate way to determine when someone has fallen; they use acceleration measurements to do this and can detect when there has been forward or backward motion or rapid downward movement that might signal it's time for medical alert systems with fall detection capabilities.
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5. These sensors may be worn around the neck or wrist, but must communicate with their base station and emergency contact list. For optimal fall detection results, systems with GPS capabilities should work without Wi-Fi connections; setup should be easy; additionally a backup battery should provide extra peace of mind in case power outages arise.
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8. Most systems include features designed to activate when they detect a fall, including calling emergency services or connecting the user with friends or family to check on them. Some also use cameras to verify the user's condition and determine whether assistance is required, while panic buttons allow people to summon help immediately when needed.
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10. Factors which increase the risk of falling include hearing loss, taking medications which cause dizziness or vertigo, having a history of falls and having hearing aids that reduce hearing. People who have fallen are also more likely to repeat it in future incidents - thus an alert system with which emergency services or trusted friends could provide valuable protection in these circumstances.
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12. Duress alarm Some medical alert systems with fall detection can be purchased at a more reasonable price point than traditional options like Life Alert and do not require long-term contracts, yet many people still prefer traditional systems as it provides peace of mind that a professional monitoring center is always ready to assist if an emergency situation arises. For more information about fall detection please see our guide to Selecting the Appropriate Medical Alert System.
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