Fall Alarms for the Elderly

Fall alarms from Telecare24 do not emit a loud noise from the device that you wear. Instead, they connect to a base unit that will place a call to our 24/7 monitoring team.

While it’s connecting, you will hear audible tones and voice announcements, depending on the model you choose.

Fall alarms for the elderly are especially useful for older adults who may be at increased risk of falls due to mobility issues, chronic conditions, or other factors.

By providing a quick and effective response in case of a fall, these devices can help ensure that older adults receive the prompt medical attention they need to minimise the risk of injury and promote faster recovery.

Having a device that provides quick support in the case of an emergency can be a crucial factor in ensuring the safety and well-being of the elderly. These devices allow you or your loved one to talk to our 24/7 response centre.

Quick response times can be essential in situations such as falls, strokes, or heart attacks, where immediate medical attention can make a significant difference in the outcome.

By providing quick support, fall alarms for the elderly can offer peace of mind to both the elderly person and their loved ones, knowing that help is just a button press away.

With an elderly fall detector alarm, you do not need to press the SOS button to get help.

Fall alarms for the elderly detect when someone falls. The alarm will call for help when you might not be able to push the button on your pendant or wristband.

This means you can get help even if you fall and are unconscious. The fall sensor on the elderly fall alarm will trigger a call on your device automatically.

For older adults who may be living alone or have mobility issues, fall alarms can be a lifeline in case of a fall or other emergency.

With these devices, they can quickly get in touch with emergency services or  designated keyholders, ensuring that help is always available when it’s needed most.

One way to make your elderly loved ones feel valued and cared for is to make sure they have their fall alarm with them and ready to go at all times.

Fall alarms for the elderly are wearable devices that are typically worn on the wrist, or around the neck. These devices typically use sensors to detect sudden movements or changes in orientation, which may indicate a fall.

At Telecare24, we want to ensure you are as safe as possible, so the wearable pendant that you get with our Fall Alarm plan is wrist-worn only. A wrist-worn pendant alarm that has built-in fall detection is more accurate and accessible than a neck-worn fall pendant in an emergency.

When a fall is detected, the device may sound an alarm, vibrate, or automatically send an alert to the monitoring centre who can then arrange the most appropriate help for you.

The main purpose of fall alarms is to provide peace of mind for both the individual and their caregivers, and to ensure that help can be quickly summoned in the event of a fall or other emergency.

Minutes can make a critical difference when an elderly person has a fall, and an immediate response is essential for their safety and well-being.

According to the World Health Organization, falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalisation among older adults, and they can be particularly dangerous for those with pre-existing medical conditions or mobility issues.

In many cases, older adults who experience a fall may be unable to call for help or may not be discovered for some time after the fall occurs. This can delay their access to medical attention, which can significantly impact their chances of recovery and may even be life-threatening in some cases.

This is why fall alarms for the elderly, including those with automatic fall detection, are so important for older adults. These devices provide an added layer of safety and security, allowing for immediate response in case of a fall.

By ensuring that help is available quickly, these devices can help minimise the risk of injury and improve outcomes for older adults who experience a fall.

At Telecare24, when the fall sensor triggers your alarm, a call is placed to our 24/7 monitoring centre. Our 24/7 care team will attempt to speak to you to make sure you are okay.

If you don’t reply, we will alert the emergency services and arrange immediate help. We’ll also let your loved ones know what’s happened.

If you have a fall, you don’t need to worry about finding your mobile phone or landline.

With the fall alarm, help is always at hand as the automatic fall sensor will detect when you take a fall and automatically raise the alert and contact our monitoring team, even if you can’t.

If you do have a fall and you are able to, you should press the button on the fall sensor rather than waiting for it to raise the alert for you.

Not everyone can use a mobile phone. An elderly person may have difficulty due to shaking hands, sight problems, or forgetfulness. They might also be unable to locate it or use it during a sudden illness or fall.

A fall alarm with automatic detection can give you, or your loved one back their independence. They will have the confidence to get out into the garden or get out to visit friends.

Telecare24 fall alarms are designed to be easy to use and can be worn by elderly people with a range of abilities. The devices are also waterproof, allowing them to be worn in the bath or shower.

Telecare24 fall alarms provide peace of mind for both the person wearing the device and their caregivers, ensuring that help can be quickly summoned in case of a fall or other emergency.

By improving safety, reducing the risk of injury, and promoting independence, fall alarms can help improve the overall quality of life for elderly individuals while being a cost-effective solution for those who need extra support to stay safe and well.

We understand that choosing the right telecare provider is crucial for your family’s needs, and we have made it easy with a table highlighting key areas to consider. One such factor is the Telecare Service Association (TSA) accreditation, which assures users of fast, reliable, trustworthy, and friendly service.

Fall Alarms offered by Telecare24, are recommended by Dr. Hilary Jones. In fact, he is so enthusiastic about them that he bought one for his mother!

Telecare24 is a reliable and trusted careline provider that has been helping families since 2011.

Our mission is to provide a service that gives people the confidence to live independently.

We make sure that getting started with your equipment is as easy as possible, but we are always happy to help if you need us to – just give us a call free on 0800 180 85 40.

Install in 2 or 3 easy steps:

1. Plug your alarm’s base unit into a mains power socket.

If you have a digital fall alarm, you can skip step 2!

2. If you still have an analogue personal alarm*, then your next step is to plug your telephone line into the back of the base unit. *Bear in mind you will need to upgrade to a digital fall alarm eventually!
3. Test your alarm and speak to our care team, letting them know it’s new.