Medical Alert Systems with Fall Detection

Last Updated on August 28, 2021

Medical alert systems with fall detection are designed to detect if a fall has occurred and automatically sound an alarm to an emergencies monitoring center for help and assistance. This feature is very important as it can notify someone at a response center even if the customer is unable to physically push on their medical alert button. Fall detection is especially helpful for people who have a high risk of falling, weak leg muscles, above increased susceptibility to losing consciousness or if they have physical or sensory impairments.

While medical alert systems like Life Alert typically provide a panic button that can be pushed to send an SOS alert, not every life alert button will include fall detection as a feature. Even so, fall detection buttons will not detect 100% of falls, so customers are always advised to manually press the button whenever they can. For additional background information, please visit our guide on fall alert and fall detection buttons.

Here is a look at some medical alert systems that come equipped with fall detection:

MobileHelp Medical Alert Systems with Fall Detection

MobileHelp's Fall Detection Button — MobileHelp’s Fall Detection Button

MobileHelp medical alert systems with fall detection are available through their MobileHelp Duo, MobileHelp Classic and Mobile Solo systems. While the Solo and Classic Versions work outdoors and indoors respectively, the Duo combines the convenience of at-home and on-the-go use into one system. No landline is needed – all three systems will dial out to MobileHelp’s monitoring center through a cellular connection. MobileHelp’s systems will also work with regular help buttons. For an additional cost, customers can upgrade to a fall detector button.

Their flagship Duo system with fall detection contains both an in-home cellular base unit and a portable GPS mobile device. The fall detection button will activate an alarm call through either the in-home base unit or the mobile device. In the unfortunate event that the customer has fallen and is unable to press their help button, the fall detection mechanism can take over and issue an alarm call. The response agent will then assess the situation and dispatch further assistance if needed. Through the MobileHelp Connect dashboard or app, caregivers can retrieve GPS information and set up to receive email or text alerts related to alarm calls and other activities.

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Lifestation Medical Alert Systems with Fall Detection

LifeStation Mobile GPS Medical Alert System with optional fall detection — LifeStation Mobile GPS Medical Alert System with fall detection

LifeStation offers several different medical alert systems with fall detection, with differences in features, cost and additional accessories that can be subscribed separately. These include their In-Home Traditional, In-Home Plus and Mobile with GPS. Both In-Home Traditional and Plus are systems with base communicator units installed in the house that will pair with satellite necklace fall detection buttons worn by the senior customer. These fall sensing necklace buttons work both through manually pushing on the help button or through a built-in automatic fall detection mechanism, connecting customers to LifeStation’s certified monitoring center for assistance.

LifeStation also offers a mobile alert with GPS fall detector button that is suitable for seniors who spend a lot of time out of their homes. This option does not require a separate base unit. The fall detection button comes with its own cellular connection SIM card, speaker and microphone. It also includes a help button for manual alert activation. In order for fall detection to work, customers will need to wear their button using the provided necklace lanyard. The system includes LifeStation’s Caregiver alerts service that will send out email alerts if an alert occurs.

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Bay Alarm Medical Alert Systems with Fall Detection

Bay Alarm Medical offers both in-home and mobile GPS medical alert systems with fall detection for users to select from. They have systems with fall detection buttons that will pair up with either a traditional in-home landline or a cellular base station unit. If a fall is positively detected, the fall detection button will automatically send a signal to the base unit to call Bay Alarm Medical’s monitoring center. Customers can also manually press on the button to send off an alarm call.

The company also offers a mobile fall detector system with GPS. This is suitable for customers who want fall alert monitoring both in and out of their homes.

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Medical Guardian Medical Alert Systems With Fall Detection

Medical Guardian's Classic Guardian Fall Detection Alert Button — Medical Guardian’s Classic Guardian Fall Detection Alert Button

Medical Guardian distinguishes itself by offering medical alert products based on the the latest technologies to help their senior customers live independently. Their products offer an updated alternative to what Life Alert® systems can do. They have several fall detection systems to choose from, including in-home and mobile GPS systems. With their fall detection buttons, the embedded sensors are able to detect if a fall has happened.

If a fall has been positively detected, a call to Medical Guardian’s monitoring center is automatically placed. The emergency call is either placed directly through the necklace pendant itself, or through a separate base communicator unit that is part of the system. Customers can also press their SOS button directly to initiate an emergency alarm call.

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HelpButton Fall Detection Button

HelpButton.com Mobile Medical Alert with GPS and Fall Detection — HelpButton. Mobile Medical Alert with GPS and Fall Detection

The HelpButton mobile alert system is a compact and lightweight wearable device that is GPS and WiFi enabled for geo-location tracking. HelpButton’s medical alert solution is 100% mobile and meant to provide assistance to seniors both at home and outside as well. The device has a push button mechanism that activates an emergency call using a cellular connection. The automatic fall detection and alert feature provides an added level of protection for users. If a fall is sensed by device’s accelerometer and confirmed by the device, it will trigger a call to the response center. This is really helpful when the user may not be able to press the button.

The device comes equipped with a speaker and microphone that allows for two-way communications between the wearer and the response center operator. One feature that sets this unit apart from its many contemporaries is that it is not tethered to just in-home use, like the traditional Life Alert button. All it needs is a good cellular connection regardless of where the user is, and its GPS and Wifi location tracking systems make it a cinch to locate the user.

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Lively Mobile Auto Fall Detection Device

Lively Mobile Medical Alert System with Fall Detection

The Lively Mobile medical alert system is an all-round mobile device that isn’t tethered to any home base unit. Instead it is a compact, lightweight and portable unit that goes anywhere the user goes with an embedded GPS feature. This mobile medical alert system uses Verizon’s cellular service to connect to Lively’s Urgent Response (formerly called Great Call’s 5Star) center. With its speedy response time, GPS accuracy and no home installation, this unit is ready to use right out of the box.

When purchased directly from Lively (formerly GreatCall), the unit arrives pre-activated. If you get it from a retailer, you need to have it activated by either calling a toll-free number or going to the Lively, formerly GreatCall, website.

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Philips Lifeline AutoAlert Fall Detection System

The Philips Lifeline AutoAlert System has a number of different options for users. Its home medical alert system known as HomeSafe features a model with a base communicator unit that connects to a phone line. This base unit is paired with a waterproof AutoAlert help button that can sense when falls happen. While the HomeSafe option carries all the benefits of a classic medical alert system, its one upside is its AutoAlert feature. This sends a help call to the response center even if the person is unable to press the button should a fall occur. When activated in an emergency, the senior gets connected to the help center.

Its other alert system goes by the name of GoSafe which caters to seniors when they are out and about. The added feature of a GPS gives users access to help whenever and wherever they need it. The is model is also accessorized with the AutoAlert feature with a base unit set up at home and a pendant that is compatible with both the base unit and in a standalone manner when the user goes out. An updated version of the Gosafe system known as GoSafe 2 works without the inclusion of a home communicator unit. Instead, there’s a single mobile alert pendant equipped with a help button, microphone, speaker, AutoAlert and GPS.

Walgreens Automatic Fall Detection Systems

Walgreens ReadyResponse Auto Fall detection systems are offered by Tunstall America and marketed through the Walgreens brand name. Their system offer the basics of any standard medical alert system where users wear a pendant or wristband with an emergency button. This wearable button is compatible with either a Vi base console that works with a phone line or a CEL service unit that eliminates the need for a landline and operates via cellular service. Both options offer help with the touch of a button and are suitable for seniors living on their own, those prone to falls or others who have limited mobility. They are available either as regular panic push buttons or they can be upgraded to do fall detection as well.

Known as the iVi Intelligent Pendant with Fall Detection, this wearable button is compatible with both the Walgreens Vi and CEL Medical Alert Systems for in-home use. The fall sensitivity feature in this button is recommended for customers who are at high risk of falling, take regular medications that cause dizziness and who may have mental, physical and sensory impairments. If the wearer feels that no help is required, they can use the cancellation feature to call off assistance. A mobile GPS option is the ReadyResponse On-the-Go system that can be worn by the user with a necklace cord. It can be activated to perform fall detection.

These are the top medical alert systems with fall detection on the market today. The fall detection feature is an upgrade over traditional Life Alert buttons. Fall detection systems come in various system formats and equipment. Some will only work at home while others are mobile and will work anywhere a good cellular network connection is available. For more background information, please check out guide on Fall Alert and Fall Detection Button Systems for the Elderly.

Warning: Automatic fall detection cannot detect 100% of falls.