Personal Alarms for the Elderly & Falls Prevention

Spacetalk Life fall detection watch

Spacetalk Life is a wearable safety device for seniors. If you are comparing options for a personal alarm for elderly family members, its maker lists these features:

• an SOS function
• fall detection
• a GPS locator
• a 4G phone
• medication and appointment reminders
• a step counter and daily weather updates

Spacetalk Life needs a Nano SIM card with calls, SMS and data, plus a Spacetalk app subscription, which are arranged separately. Who receives an SOS call or alert depends on how the device and app are set up, so read the maker's setup information before relying on it.

Spacetalk watches for children

Spacetalk Kids is a phone, GPS tracker and watch in one. Children can call and receive calls from contacts chosen in the Spacetalk smartphone app, an SOS alert can be customised to call guardians, and parents can see the watch's location on their phone. Spacetalk Adventurer is a 4G phone and GPS tracker wearable with a 5MP camera, Bluetooth and an IP67 water resistance rating. Both need a Nano SIM and an app subscription. We also stock screen protector kits, charging kits, a charging stand and band straps, each made for one specific Spacetalk model.

Bed alarm and chair alarm systems

A bed alarm uses a pressure pad that senses when weight comes off it, which can mean a person has left the bed or chair or is trying to. Our Falls Prevention Alarms range includes bed and chair pads and a floor alarm for the bedside, a doorway or a hallway, for use in aged care and home care. The maker states they can be used as a stand-alone system or connected to most nurse call systems, and that they support, rather than replace, a care plan.

Ramblegard wireless pager and adaptor

The Ramblegard Wireless Jill Pager links up to nine accessories, such as alarm mats and call buttons, and has adjustable volume with a vibrate option for quieter nights. It is offered in Seatgard, Bedgard and Floorgard systems. The Ramblegard Wireless Jack Adaptor is made for facilities. It connects wirelessly to common nurse call systems, links up to five sensors, and silently triggers a remote alarm.

Other ways to reduce falls at home

A personal alarm for elderly family members helps them get help, but it does not stop a fall. Our guide to fall prevention equipment covers other changes, such as grab rails in the bathroom and walking aids for steadier movement. A GP or physiotherapist can assess falls risk. These products sit within our daily living aids range, and NDIS participants can read about buying aids with NDIS funding.

Hip protectors sit in their own hip protectors category within Braces & Supports.