Top Sensor Mats For Fall Prevention

The Secure Floor Mat Sensor is an excellent solution that considers both the senior and the caregiver in its design and features. The premise like similar products is to alert someone when the patient needs help or has gotten out of bed. It doesn’t ring in the room but instead through a pager that is worn by a nurse.

The mat is a decent size. It will hold up to regular use too. The system is self-contained and will work with other Secure products. The pager can monitor up to four devices. Our primary concern is that the alarm continues buzzing as long as someone—or a pet—is standing on the mat, even with the reset button. The issue of being triggered accidentally is one you likely encounter with any product.

The Ideal Security SOLO Pressure Mat is a corded, battery-operated unit that can be used to let a caregiver know when their patient or loved one gets out of bed. It can also be used it as a security device outside the front door. There are three volume modes: a loud alarm; a chiming sound; or off for when you don’t need alerts. The loud alarms are either 90 or 105 dB. The former is about the same volume as a lawnmower and the latter, about that of a table saw. You will hear it.

The mat is also useful for seniors with dementia or Alzheimers who are prone to wandering, when placed in front of a door they don’t need to be accessing.

The mat isn’t waterproof but can withstand temperatures up to 122 degrees F. On the low end, 14 degrees F is the threshold. If you put it outside, you should cover it with another one that is either water-resistant or waterproof to avoid damaging it.

The Smart Caregiver Floor Mat Exit Alarm is a complete sensor system for seniors. It is a corded system with the monitor attached to the mat and has several additions that make it worth a look such as a volume control, power options, and low battery alert. You can use it in a hospital or care facility since it can connect to an existing call system.

The mat works great as a sensor to indicate when a senior or loved one has gotten out of bed; it is also thick enough to provide some cushioning in case of any potential falls. The alarm sensor is sensitive, meaning that pets will trigger it too. That’s not unique to this product, but it’s certainly a factor to keep in mind if you decide to buy one with an alarm. The mat is a good size and is water-resistant. The product performs as advertised and adds a welcome safety element for seniors.

The Smart Caregiver Light with Cordless Floor Mat isn’t an alarm per se. Instead, its purpose is to provide light for a senior getting out of bed. We really appreciate this function since many falls happen at night while trying to travel to the bathroom, in the darkness. It is a wireless smart device and includes an outlet that you can set up with your lamp so that it’ll turn on once the sensor mat detects weight on it. It is a good sized mat and comfortable when you walk on it.

You can use it with any lamp in the room that is within its 150-foot range. We like the versatility that this feature adds to its use. It helps save on the cost of buying a unit that includes one that may not fit with your decor. Bear in mind that unobstructed space is the ideal conditions for which to use this unit. There is an option to purchase a Cordless Monitor in addition, to serve as an alert system when triggered.

The Smart Caregiver Fall Monitor and Floor Mat is another complete system that includes everything you need to ensure your or your loved one’s safety. Again, it can be placed by a bedside or in front of a doorway to alert you when your loved one is out of bed or wandering around. It has several options that we appreciate such as the adjustable volume control and power sources. It is a wireless setup with a decent range for use in a care facility or at home.

The package also includes disinfectant wipes. While we like having them, they aren’t necessary since any household cleaner can clean the items. You can pair the alarm with multiple mats which makes it an excellent choice for care facilities or if you choose to put one on both sides of your bed.