Revision as of 09:34, 31 March 2023 by 45.86.66.249 (talk) (Created page with "Falls are one of the most common causes of injuries among older adults. They can lead to serious complications such as broken bones, bleeding from the brain, and even death.<b...")(diff) β Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision β (diff) Warning: You are editing an out-of-date revision of this page. If you save it, any changes made since this revision will be lost. Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits. Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in!Falls are one of the most common causes of injuries among older adults. They can lead to serious complications such as broken bones, bleeding from the brain, and even death.<br /><br />Having a fall alarm can help decrease the risk of falling and reduce your chances of serious injury. It also helps reassure loved ones that you are safe, if you have fallen.<br /><br />Fall detection systems are typically worn as personal alarms around the wrist or neck. They use sensors to detect sudden changes in body movement and trigger an alert when they detect a fall.<br /><br />Some devices come paired with a base unit and can be accessed from anywhere in the home, while others work with a mobile phone app. Regardless of your preferred choice, make sure the device you choose is easy to use and has a range of motion that works for you.<br /><br />You should test your fall alarm monthly to ensure it still works properly. Companies encourage users to do this to minimize false alarms and prevent unnecessary calls for help.<br /><br />Most fall alarms are waterproof and can be worn in the bath or shower, but make sure the device has an IP67 rating. [https://bbs.now.qq.com/home.php?mod=space&uid=4133491 Lone Worker Devices] This means it has been tested to withstand water up to 1m for 30 minutes.<br /><br />The best fall alarms include two-way communication so you can speak with a monitoring center agent or a loved one to let them know you need help. This way, they can determine if you need emergency help and send the right kind of help to you as quickly as possible. Summary: Please note that all contributions to Disgaea Wiki may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Disgaea Wiki:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)