Where can I find a medic alert system for my mother who may not be able to push a button to notify someone that she is falling?

Phillips Life Alert pendant alerts for falls. A rep of the company then blasts through their special telephone, addressing the wearer and asking if they need help. Depending on how large a home is, that voice alert should carry to a caregiver.

As for when the caregiver is outside, make sure she has a cellphone and the service will call her.

If your mom has fallen several times, the better answer is to have the caregiver assist her with a walking belt and a walker or cane every time she gets up.

I agree with askcheryic about checking the reliability of the company. When you search, look for the type you want. Study contracts.

These alarms have come a long way since they were first developed. Also, there are monitoring systems you can set up around the home.

With a little Internet research you'll find what you want. Start with the words "personal alarm" and do a search. Then try "medical alert." You can try other combinations, as well. Read everything about contracts as well as bells and whistles.

You may want to check out your final candidates with the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any complaints. DO NOT fall for the calls that your mother will receive offering a free alarm. That is a scam. Make sure that you place the call.

Good luck. If you find one you love, please pass on the information for others.
Carol

Several Medical Alert companies lease alert systems that will automatically detect when someone has fallen. You will need to determine which system will work best in your mothers situation. The most widely known is LifeAlert but there are others. Be sure to check the reliability of the company since there have been complaints against some providers recently.

My personal story is my Mother fell last December while suffering from c. diff, broke her wrist and being already weak, layed on the bathroom floor for 3-4 hours. Her recovery from c. diff was quicker than most (6 mos.) since I moved in with her and prepared yogurt, buttermilk, kefir, etc. from cultures and created much healthier meals with high protein and vitamins. However, after being in the hospital for 4 days, the bone in her wrist did not heal correctly, her disoriented and dementia condition worsened I work for a company (Care Giver Solutions, LLC) who sells a fall sensor button which automatically calls for help from the fall.

Shortly after I answered this question, I got an email from Halo Monitoring Service (unrelated to this answer - just one of those things). If you type Halo Monitoring into your browser, you'll find their site. They have a system that will automatically let others know if there is a fall. It sounds very promising.
Carol

Try calling your local Alzheimer's association for suggestions in your area.

It's true that most medical alert alarms worn on the body aren't useful after the cognitive levels fall. As for just alerting the live-in caregiver, I don't know if there is an option other than him or her consistently checking on your mother. Does anyone here on the forum have a suggestion?
Thanks,
Carol