Elderly Alarm System

A personal alarm is a great option for elderly individuals. It can help reduce the time it takes for them to get help after a fall or other health incident.

Look for a personal alarm system that includes fall detection. It will help prevent the most common cause of senior emergencies – falls.

Peace of Mind

Knowing that help is only a button press away can give an elderly individual the confidence and peace of mind to carry on with their daily routine without worrying about what would happen if they were ever to fall or experience an accident. It can also give family members a sense of relief to know that their loved one is safe and protected.

When the alarm is pressed, it will immediately send a signal to a 24/7 monitoring centre. They will then call the user’s emergency contacts like family members or neighbours and, if necessary, can alert the emergency services. Most personal alarms for elderly people are available day and night, so help is always only a few clicks away.

Many of Age Space’s alarm systems also include GPS tracking which can be useful if your relative is likely to wander and become lost from home. This feature allows you to track their location using your mobile phone or tablet and will receive an alert if they are moving outside of a set geographical boundary which you have specified.

Medical Alerts

When shopping for a medical alert system, consider your loved one’s unique needs and abilities. Does he or she have a condition that makes it difficult to wear a device or push a button? Would a simpler option, like a fall-detection device, be more effective?

Many systems come with a mobile phone-like base unit that caregivers can use to check on users, even when they are not home. Some also have activity sensors that can alert caregivers if the user’s movements deviate from their usual routine.

When a medical alert system is activated, the user’s help button connects to a monitoring center via a landline, Wi-Fi, or cellular connection (the same technology that your smartphone uses). If a user presses the button, a representative will speak with them and determine whether they need emergency assistance or can be helped by a friend or family member before calling 911. If a user needs emergency assistance, the representative will follow a personalized plan that the user and their caregiver(s) have agreed upon beforehand. Some medical alert systems are available for a flat annual fee rather than monthly, and some offer discounts to veterans and through membership organizations or health insurance.

Remote Control

Typically found in elderly care homes or sheltered housing / retirement villages, these personal alarms allow an individual to call for help at the push of a button. The device (often in the form of a pendant, wrist band or wall mounted alarm) will then connect to a 24/7 monitoring service who can alert family members and/or emergency services that help is required.

Many of these systems also have a fall detector built into them which means that the elderly person doesn’t even need to press the button; the system will recognise a possible fall and will automatically trigger the alarm. This feature is great as it can mean that the elderly person doesn’t suffer from any added injuries such as hypothermia or dehydration that may come as a result of waiting for help to arrive.

Whether you’re looking for a simple alarm or something with more features, there is a wide range of products available to suit all requirements. Some of the more popular include mobile alarms that can be used on the go, talk through devices, GPS tracking and much more.

Long Battery Life

One of the top considerations for medical alert systems is battery life. Most models come with a backup battery that powers the base station and offers up to 32 hours of backup power, with most also featuring an emergency generator. When the backup battery runs out, users can swap it over using a simple process that’s usually detailed in the user manual or by contacting their service provider.

The best medical alarms have a range of other features to help users stay safe and active at home or on the go. Some offer GPS technology, for example, which allows seniors to click the SOS button and quickly connect with a 24/7 care team. They can also provide an emergency response with a full history of the person’s condition and location.

Others help seniors stick to daily routines by reminding them to take their medication, get a loaf of bread and conduct other tasks. Some even let loved ones monitor their activity and location through a smartphone app. AARP members can enjoy discounts on many of these systems.

Bathroom Access

Bathroom alarms help seniors feel independent when using the toilet and can be used in conjunction with a senior alert system to ensure that your loved ones are not alone in case of an emergency. They can also be mounted on the wall beside bathtubs and showers to help seniors get into and out of them safely.

Smart showers are another great tool for those with limited hand mobility. Personal medical alarms AU They allow seniors to operate their own showers and reduce the risk of falls while they are bathing, and some have built-in fall detection.

Some personal alarm systems include a sensor pad that can distinguish between someone rolling over in bed and falling out of it, which eliminates false alarms. Others like the Lunderg bed alarm can track movement and can send an alert if your elderly loved one gets up too early.

A simple paging system lets caregivers know when their loved ones are out of bed by pager, without having to hear the alarm go off in the room. It also lets them add more call buttons and reset buttons if necessary, and works up to 300 feet away from the transmitter pads.