Bed alarms and bed sensors are devices that detect movement, pressure changes or moisture in and around the bed, then send an alert to staff or carers. In aged care and hospital environments they form part of a wider falls prevention and incontinence management strategy, giving early warning when a person is about to get out of bed or has had a bed wetting event.

Safe-Life bed alarms cover wireless bed pads, bed pressure sensors, sensor beam alarms and bed wetting alarm pads, so facilities and families can choose the level of monitoring that suits their environment.

1. Sensing movement or moisture: A bed sensor pad, under-mattress sensor, sensor beam aged care PIR unit or moisture pad is placed on or beside the bed.
2. Detecting a change: When the person moves, exits the bed, or moisture is detected, the bed alarm sensor registers the change.
3. Sending an alert: The system triggers an alarm through a local monitor, pager, nurse call point or other bed alarm system.
4. Caregiver response: Staff or carers attend to the person before a fall, wandering event or prolonged exposure to urine occurs.
5. Reset and reuse: Once checked, the alarm is reset and the bed sensor continues monitoring.

Who are these systems for?

• Older adults at risk of falls when getting out of bed at night
• People living with dementia who may wander or forget to call for help
• Patients recovering after surgery or illness who need supervised transfers
• Residents with mobility limitations who cannot always reach a call bell
• Adults needing discreet incontinence alarms or bed wetting alarm mats
• NDIS and home care clients who need a simple bed alarm for elderly at home

Types of bed alarms available

• Wireless bed pad alarms: Pressure pads under the sheet that send a wireless alert when someone leaves the bed.
• Hardwired bed alarms: Bed pressure sensors connected by cable to nurse call or a monitor.
• Sensor beam bed alarms: PIR beam sensor alarms that trigger when a leg is lowered.
• Under-mattress bed motion sensors: Discreet sensors that detect subtle movement.
• Bedwetting alarms: Moisture-sensitive pads and bed wetting alarm mats for adults.

• Focused on falls prevention and bed sensors for elderly in Australian care settings.
• Products suited to both facilities and home use.
• Many systems integrate with existing nurse call and paging equipment.
• Wireless, hardwired and sensor beam alarms available.
• Local support team familiar with NDIS, aged care and clinical workflows.

Is there an alarm for when someone gets out of bed?

Yes. These are called bed exit alarms or bed alarms. They use pressure pads, mattress sensors or PIR sensor beams to detect movement and send an alert.

Are bed alarms effective?

Bed alarms can be effective when used as part of a broader falls prevention plan, alongside supervision, mobility aids and clear care routines.

Why would a patient or resident have a bed alarm?

Bed alarms are used when someone is at higher risk of falls, confusion or wandering, such as after surgery or in dementia care.

How loud are bed alarms?

Most alarms are adjustable, typically between 70–120 decibels. Many also support silent pager or nurse call alerts.

Why do hospitals and aged care facilities use bed alarms?

They provide early alerts when someone attempts to mobilise without assistance, helping staff respond quickly.

Are bed alarms suitable for home use?

Yes. Many bed alarms for elderly at home are wireless and easy to install without professional wiring.

What types of bed alarms are best for dementia?

Sensor beam bed alarms and under-mattress sensors are often preferred as they require no action from the person.

Do bed alarms work with nurse call systems?

Many systems are designed to connect directly into standard nurse call points or via interfaces.