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Fall detector

Detects if a person has fallen and sends an alert. These are usually worn on the body, either using a belt clip or in a pouch. Other products are worn about the wrist. Some of the fall detectors also have emergency buttons to allow a person to contact someone, like a warden or community alarm monitoring centre, in an emergency

Altec Fall Detector
Altec Fall Detector

Worn on the person using belt clip

Dimensions: 85x56x20mm

 
Easylink Automatic Fall Alarm
Easylink Automatic Fall Alarm

Detects when a person falls. Alarms are sent to an phone dialler to automatically call carers or family.

Dimensions: 96x58x22

 
Falls Prevention Night Light
Falls Prevention Night Light

Helps to prevent falls at night. Consists of a light which switches itself on when someone is near.

 
Intellilink Fall Detector
Intellilink Fall Detector

The fall detector can be worn around the neck or attached to the persons belt or clothing and can notify a carer or monitoring centre immediately that a user has had a fall

 
Tunstall Fall Detector
Tunstall Fall Detector

Automatically detects a serious fall and raises an alert. Can be worn on the a belt or waistband. Alternatively, a pouch can be supplied.

Dimensions: 75x53x28mm

 
WristCare
WristCare

Worn on the wrist, this device allows a person to raise an alarm, detects if the person is inactive/unconsciouss, not wearing the device or has left the home.