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    Home » Blog » Fall Prevention » The Pros and Cons of Fall Detection

    February 22, 2013

    The Pros and Cons of Fall Detection

    Adult children who are concerned about an aging parent will likely want to consider a medical alert system. Such a system can be activated simply by pushing a button, which means that elderly folks who are experiencing a medical emergency will quickly receive help from a medical team. In fact, an alarm system can be particularly vital for older men and women who have previously suffered falls in the home. Folks who use walkers or canes to move around the house might be especially vulnerable to injuries.

    As an added feature, fall detection systems serve up a range of benefits. Senior citizens who fall to the ground and are knocked unconscious will not be able to press the alert button. Fall detection devices have the ability to determine when a person is on the ground. Thus, injured individuals can receive the necessary help even when they are otherwise incapacitated.

    Fall detection systems will provide people with an extra measure of security. Psychologically, this will pay dividends. Men and women can go about their days with the knowledge that medical assistance will be immediately forthcoming if they happen to fall. Family members will also be able to rest easier at night when they know that their aging parents are receiving the best possible care.

    Beyond all this, however, there are also some cons to these detection systems. False alarms crop up from time to time, which means that customers will sometimes have to deal with phone calls from the company that is keeping tabs on the medical alert system. Thus, these false alarms can become somewhat frustrating and can cause people to stop wearing the devices altogether.

    Ultimately, medical alert systems are certainly beneficial. Fall detection devices, though intriguing, have both pros and cons. Adult children should thoroughly discuss the various options with their parents before a purchase is made.

    Filed Under: Fall Prevention, Senior Safety

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