Pull String Alarms

Falls don’t announce themselves. Most happen in the few seconds it takes for someone to get up unassisted from a bed, a chair, or a wheelchair before a caregiver can reach them. A pull string alarm closes that gap.

The cord attaches to the person’s clothing. The moment they begin to rise, the magnet separates from the monitor, and the alarm sounds. It’s one of the simplest fall prevention products available  and one of the most effective for the situations where it actually matters.

At Signature LTC Supplies, we carry six pull string alarm options from the Smart Caregiver range, each suited to a slightly different setting or level of need.

Six Options, One Purpose — Keeping People Safe 

Here’s exactly what we carry and what makes each one different:

• Pull-String Alarm – $22.95  Clips to clothing, attaches to the monitor via magnet. Any attempt to get up triggers the alarm instantly. Adjustable volume, low battery indicator, 6-month warranty.
• Pull-String (Non-Magnetic) – $39.95  A non-magnetic alternative for environments where magnets aren’t suitable. Same pull-string alert mechanism, without the magnetic component. 
• Pull-String Alarm with Magnet Switch – $39.95  Same core mechanism as the standard alarm, with an added magnet switch. Includes one replaceable pull-string, a foam protector, and a 1-year warranty, a step up in durability and longevity.
• Pull-String Alarm “Unbreakable”  $49.95 – Designed for wheelchairs and high-demand use. Cord clips to clothing, connects to monitor via magnet. If it breaks, Smart Caregiver replaces it. 
• Pull String Alarm With Customer Recording – $59.95  Monitors both bed and chair exit in one device. Record a custom voice alert for the patient. The reset button silences the alarm instantly. 
• Bed Alarm with Voice Alerts and Pull String – $119.95  Includes a 10″x30″ bed pad, pull cord for chair monitoring, recordable voice alarms, and SafeTRelease™ cord. Runs on batteries or AC adapter. Nurse Call System ready. 

Where Pull String Alarms Work Best

Pull string alarms are particularly useful when:

• A resident or patient attempts to get up from a chair or bed without calling for help
• Wheelchair users need monitoring during periods of unsupervised rest
• You need a simple, no-fuss alert system without complex setup
• You want to complement other fall prevention products like motion sensor alarms or floor mat alarms already in use

They work in home care settings just as well as in professional care facilities, the setup is the same, and so is the peace of mind.

Picking the Right One Without Overthinking It

The range covers a wide price span from $22.95 to $119.95 and the right choice usually comes down to a few straightforward questions:

• Basic monitoring on a chair or wheelchair? The standard Pull-String Alarm at $22.95 handles this well.
• Need something more durable for regular use? The “Unbreakable” at $49.95 is built for exactly that.
• Monitoring both bed and chair without two separate units? The Pull String Alarm with Customer Recording at $59.95 covers both.
• Wanting voice alerts and a full bed monitoring system? The Bed Alarm with Voice Alerts and Pull String at $119.95 is the most complete option here.

Part of a Broader Safety Setup

Pull string alarms work well on their own, and even better as part of a layered approach to safety. If you’re also using a motion sensor alarm near a doorway, or a floor mat alarm beside the bed, these products complement each other naturally.

Browse the full Smart Caregiver range at Signature LTC Supplies to see what else fits your setup including bed exit alarms, chair exit alarms, door and window alarms, and call buttons.

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