Fall Alarms for the Elderly

Falls are a very common, but often overlooked, risk faced by older people on a daily basis. The NHS reports that one in three adults over 65, and 50% of people over 80, will have a fall each year. Age UK reports that falls are the most common cause of injury related death of people over the age of 75.

After a fall, minutes matter.

You only have to be immobile for between half an hour and an hour for muscle cells to start breaking down. You could also suffer from dehydration and hypothermia. In 80% of falls, fast action will mean a better chance of survival and a quicker return to independence.

Did you know that 90% of people who are hospitalised quickly after a heart attack do survive? If you have a stroke, then getting to a hospital quickly is even more vital. For every 15 minutes that passes after having a stroke, there’s a 4% increase in the likelihood of dying.

You don’t need to worry about this with an elderly fall alarm. Here you can feel confident to continue your daily life with peace of mind knowing that your SureSafe fall monitor alarm will call for help, even when you cannot.

A fall alarm for the elderly can detect when a fall occurs. The change in air pressure, speed of movement of the pendant, and any impact when hitting the floor will trigger the alarm and an SOS call is made.

By wearing a 24/7 monitored personal alarm with fall detection, you have peace of mind. You know a SureSafe operator will be speaking to you in seconds, once the call is through to the Response Centre. If you fall and you don’t speak the operator will arrange for help without delay.

If you respond, you can tell the operator whether you need medical assistance, or you just need the reassurance of your nominated contact.

The alarm monitors for a fall means so you don’t have to press the emergency button. Your alarm can detect a fall, and it will trigger automatically.

SureSafe fall monitoring devices have fall detection included in the following alarms:

• SureSafeGO
• SureSafe Digital Connect 24/7

Each of these devices has a fall monitor that recognises a fall and calls for help. You don’t need to touch the SOS button.

• Calls for help automatically when fall detected
• No need to press the emergency button
• Quicker access to medical attention
• Best chance of full and speedy recovery
• Fall detection devices offer increased safety for you
• Peace of mind for you and your family

If you or a loved one wants to keep their independence a device with a fall sensor will ensure you and your family have safety and peace of mind in the event of a fall.

Don’t wait until you or a loved one has a fall to get a SureSafe fall sensor. Order yours today or get in touch for further information.