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Fall detection is a valuable feature for seniors who live alone, since falls are common in this demographic. It’s not included in the monthly cost of most medical alert systems, but some top-rated providers do offer it for an additional $10 per month.

A help button on a lanyard or bracelet communicates with the medical alarm company’s staffed call center. Many also offer redundant call centers for added peace of mind.

LifeStation

LifeStation is one of the only medical alert systems that offers a fall detection option as an add-on service. It works as a sensor within the help button that automatically calls into the monitoring center if it senses a fall. While this feature isn’t bulletproof, it’s a great way to ensure your loved one can always get help in the event of a hard fall.

The company also offers a range of at-home and on-the-go devices, including a portable button that’s waterproof and safe to use in the shower. It can be worn as a pendant or wristband and is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi, AT&T cellular data, and GPS to update your location if you’re out of range.

Two care specialists answer calls 24/7 and contact EMS and family members as needed. They also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. In addition to weekly automated silent tests, they also conduct random user and caregiver-conducted tests.

Medical Guardian

Medical Guardian offers a wide range of at-home and on-the-go devices, with 24/7 monitoring. Their emergency call systems have the longest detection range in the industry. They also include GPS in all their on-the-go systems, which can be useful for seniors who are prone to falls or who have a fall history.

Their at-home systems include a base station and a pendant that can be worn around your neck or wrist. When you press the pendant’s button, you can connect with a dispatcher over AT&T cellular towers to talk through the device’s two-way speaker. The device also has a battery that lasts for five years.

Like Lifeline, Medical Guardian does not charge any upfront equipment fees. It also does not require any long-term contracts, and monthly fees cover the cost of your equipment and monitoring. You can add fall detection to any of its at-home devices for an additional $10 per month. It is also available as an upgrade for its mobile devices.

Bay Alarm Medical





Bay Alarm Medical offers a broad line of top-quality devices that are among the most affordable for fall detection. Its devices can be bundled with in-home and on-the-go plans, which include a mobile help button and either a pendent or wristband monitor. They are also compatible with the company’s optional GPS tracker, MyNotifi, to send notifications directly to loved ones.

The company’s customer service is praised by third-party reviewers for being quick to respond and friendly. Its monitoring center is TMA Five Diamond certified and operates 24/7. Its staff can communicate with customers in more than 170 languages.

The company’s bundled packages come with free activation and shipping. They also offer a 30-day risk-free trial period and a lockbox for the front door (if a home device is purchased). Its pricing is competitive, and it offers discounts to seniors who are members of organizations like AARP and USAA. The company also provides automatic weekly tests for its systems.

Lively

In addition to the Jitterbug Smart3, Lively offers several other at-home and on-the-go medical alert systems. The Mobile Plus device looks like a stylish black smartwatch and comes with the option to add fall detection for an additional monthly fee. It is available to purchase through the company’s website or at Walgreens, Best Buy and Rite Aid stores. The wearable device has a built-in GPS, and its help button contacts the emergency monitoring center or 911 (depending on whether you hold it down for an extended period).

tracker for dementia sufferers You can clip the Mobile Plus to your belt, put it in your pocket or use it as a necklace with a lanyard. The system also has a one-year limited warranty that covers the device, rechargeable batteries and accessories. Check with your local area agency on aging to see if there are any programs that can help cover the cost of a Lively device. A month-to-month service plan is also available, starting at $20 per month.