What is Fall Detection

Fall Detection technology is built into many medical alert devices, enabling it to sense when someone has fallen and automatically contact a call center in an emergency without you needing to press the help button yourself. It is an invaluable feature that may assist anyone having difficulty calling for themselves during an emergency - particularly unconscious individuals who might otherwise struggle calling for help themselves in an emergency situation.

Medical alert devices with fall detection have proven very successful at preventing falls and getting help for you quickly. These devices use motion sensors that detect anything that might indicate a fall - accelerometers, barometers (to measure changes in air pressure), and impact sensors are just some examples.





man down alarm Most fall detection systems include an audio microphone that can hear you if you request assistance through the device. When activated, this triggers a speaker and calls a live operator from a monitoring service who will inquire as to whether you are OK and remain on the line until either they receive an answer from you or call 911 dispatcher immediately.

Mercari Lone Worker Your device of choice may also offer GPS tracking features for added peace of mind when caring for loved ones who require fall detection systems; family and caregivers often worry about them leaving the home and this feature provides them with added peace of mind. Many seniors who rely on fall detection are wary about falling, so having this extra layer of safety gives them peace of mind while out and about.

Find a medical alert system that has been put through extensive real world tests to ensure its accuracy. Look for devices that have published clinical studies detailing their accuracy rate across a variety of situations such as falls from chairs and other objects, with higher accuracy rates leading to fewer false alarms and faster responses in case of falls.

Be mindful that no medical alert system can guarantee 100% accuracy rate with its fall detection capabilities, but most will pick up around 85% of falls. Even the best systems may cause false alarms on occasion; so always push the manual call button when you feel you have had a fall. Devices equipped with both microphone and accelerometer sensors may provide greater accuracy for fall detection while devices offering two-way speaker can help communicate directly with operators for quicker assistance and to explain situations more clearly.