Fall Alarm How Does it Work

Fall Alarm is a medical alert device designed to detect when someone has fallen, and automatically trigger an alarm call to a 24/7 response centre. It is especially beneficial for people living alone and at high risk of falls.





Many devices can detect falls - from smartphones and smart watches with built-in sensors, to wearable medical alert pendants with built-in sensors, but the best choice for this purpose would be a dedicated medical alert device designed specifically to detect falls. These tend to be simple to use and provide much peace of mind to those living alone or concerned about falling.

Medical alert systems work by connecting a base unit to an emergency button worn around the neck or wrist. When someone falls and cannot call for themselves, simply press their pendant's emergency button to activate it and send a signal to the monitoring centre, who in turn contact emergency services on your behalf or notify family members or trusted contacts instead. Some systems even feature GPS tracking so loved ones can keep tabs on where their loved one may be if they become unconscious or can no longer communicate.

Lone Worker Australia Medical alert systems that include fall detection typically include various features to make them as effective as possible, including two-way communication capabilities for users to talk directly with the emergency resolution team via pendant so they can describe what happened and receive help quickly. They will also hear when their alarm has been triggered so they can respond accordingly to an individual user's situation.

An effective medical alert system for fall detection must also offer accuracy and reliability. This device must detect when someone has fallen, without being so sensitive as to be falsely activated by regular movements or activities like playing piano or gardening. Lifeline (formerly Philips Lifeline) has achieved this balance with their range of portable fall detector devices designed for both home use and travel use.

Care homes and residential care settings have historically been reluctant to implement fall detection alarms due to concerns over staff fatigue from alarms, cost issues and implementation challenges. However, studies have revealed that using alarms effectively can significantly enhance resident safety by reducing fall risks, especially when coupled with proper implementation, training for staff on how to use them efficiently as well as self-awareness training for residents so they understand more of their own fall risks and how best to avoid them.