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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
Detects when a person falls. Alarms are sent to an phone dialler to automatically call carers or family.
Dimensions: 96x58x22
Helps to prevent falls at night. Consists of a light which switches itself on when someone is near.
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
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
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.

