Falls can be life-threatening, especially for elderly individuals or those with conditions like dementia. Our Perfect Alert Fall detection watch has revolutionised safety by immediately identifying a fall, but what exactly happens when the device triggers?
In this article, we’ll explore how the fall detection watch works and what steps it takes once a fall is detected, and how this life-saving device provides peace of mind to families and caregivers.
Detecting the Fall
Fall detection watches use advanced motion sensors and algorithms to monitor sudden movements that indicate a fall. In our article how fall detection watches work (the link opens a new tab) we’ve looked in detail at the technology that starts the alerts process rolling.
The first thing that happens is that the watch issues an audible alarm to tell the wearer that it believes a fall has happened. The wearer has 25 seconds to cancel it by pressing a button on the watch’s face if it’s a false alarm. For this article, we’re assuming that an actual fall has taken place so no cancellation happens and the process of fetching rapid assistance for the faller gets underway.
Immediate Actions Taken After a Fall is Detected
Once a fall is detected, the watch immediately triggers an alarm, alerting up to three pre-set emergency contacts. The choice of who these are, whether partner or friend, children or siblings is completely programmable by you.
Cloud-based services play a crucial role in processing and transmitting the data. As soon as the fall is detected, the data from the watch is sent to the cloud, where it’s processed and dispatched to the designated contacts in real-time. This infrastructure ensures the accuracy and speed of the alert system, ensuring that help can arrive as quickly as possible.
With three phones all being contacted (Flawless Connect Plus), it’s only moments before the first person answers and can speak directly to the wearer through the watch’s built-in speaker and microphone, ensuring instant communication without the need for a phone. The other two contacts receive a text notification alerting them to the fall.
If either the faller or the person on the phone decides that emergency assistance is needed, then they can be quickly brought into a 3-way call by the watch, connecting the wearer, a contact, and emergency services seamlessly .
Our Perfect Alert falls detection watch uses advanced wireless location through 2G & 4G networks to transmit alerts and enable real-time communication (you don’t need WiFi). This same connectivity ensures that indoor and outdoor location (via WiFI mac and GPS) data is instantly shared, allowing contacts to track the wearer’s location. Additionally, we’ve integrated What Three Words technology which refines the location accuracy down to a 3-meter square, making it easier for responders to locate the individual even in complex environments like large parks, which is particularly useful when sending help for dementia sufferers who can struggle to recall or recognise where they are.
In our watch, you can set a ‘Safe Zone’ for the wearer – a contact alert is automatically triggered when they leave this zone. When combined with fall detection, this offers a significant benefit for elderly care. It not only provides you with peace of mind but also allows elderly individuals to maintain a level of independence while ensuring they can be found quickly in case of an emergency. This dual functionality helps to reduce the risks of both fall-related injuries and wandering, creating a comprehensive safety solution.
The Long-Term Benefits of Using a Fall Detection Watch
The long-term benefits of using a fall detection watch extend far beyond immediate safety. For families and caregivers, it provides invaluable peace of mind. Knowing that their loved one is being monitored 24/7 and that they’ll be alerted instantly if a fall occurs reduces stress and anxiety, especially for those caring for individuals with dementia or other conditions.
Fall detection watches also play a key role in reducing hospitalization and the risk of long-term injuries. By quickly detecting falls and notifying contacts or emergency services, the time between a fall and receiving help is drastically shortened, which can significantly reduce complications from prolonged immobility or untreated injuries. This rapid response lowers the chances of severe injury or extended hospital stays, contributing to better health outcomes.
Additionally, fall detection watches empower elderly individuals to maintain their independence for longer. By wearing this device, they can continue living alone or staying active, with the confidence that help is always available if needed. This sense of independence not only improves their quality of life but also helps them avoid the emotional and physical setbacks that can come with losing autonomy.
If you’d like our technology to bring you or your elderly relative peace of mind to know that they’re being looked after 24/7, then click this link to find out more about our Perfect Alert Fall Detection Watch.
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