Bedford Medical Alert proudly participated in the 2025 OCSA CommunityConnect Conference, held October 22–23 in Markham, Ontario. The event brought together thought leaders, innovators, clinicians, and community partners. They are committed to advancing the future of home and community care in Ontario. As a trusted provider of Nurse Call Systems in Ontario and medical alert systems across Canada, our team was honoured to showcase our latest innovations. These are designed to support independent living, safety, and real-time response.
Connecting with Ontario’s Care Community
Our team engaged with dozens of nurses, PSWs, clinicians, and senior care coordinators from across the province. The Bedford Medical Alert booth featured live demonstrations of our Bedford Care Connect Nurse Call System, spotlighting how our solutions:
- Improve response times in senior living residences
- Support staff workflow optimization
- Enhance communication between caregivers and residents
- Provide fall detection and tracking for resident independence
Our Nurse Call Systems stood out as a perfect complement to the broader conversation at the conference. Accordingly, our focus was on how to build connected care environments that prioritize both independence and safety. Moreover, this applies both in the community and in community living environments.
Themes That Resonate with Bedford’s Mission
Several sessions at CommunityConnect 2025 echoed the values we bring to every deployment of our medical alert solutions in Ontario. These included:
- “Healthy Aging Starts Here”: A panel exploring how senior care hubs and remote monitoring are central to aging in place.
- “Burnout to Breakthrough”: Discussions on leveraging technology and AI to support care teams and reduce stress in high-demand environments.
- “Innovative Partnerships for Assisted Living”: Case studies on cost-effective support strategies. Many of these strategies would benefit from integrated Nurse Call technology.
Moreover, we also appreciated insights shared during the Opening Keynote by Dr. Alika Lafontaine and the plenary session “Creating New Connections,” which focused on merging primary and community care for upstream health outcomes — something Bedford’s 24/7 monitored solutions help facilitate.
AI-Powered Radar Sensors: Supporting Memory Care in Community Settings
As part of our commitment to advancing safety and dignity in aging, Bedford Medical Alert has introduced Bedford Silver Shield – our cutting-edge fall detection system powered by AI-enabled millimeter wave radar. Therefore, this non-wearable technology is unlike traditional solutions and is uniquely suited for seniors living with memory impairment or dementia. It is particularly useful in community-based memory care residences or private homes.
How It Works:
Silver Shield uses advanced radar sensors to monitor the environment in real time. It detects motion patterns and identifies falls without the need for wearables, cameras, or microphones. This ensures:
- Full privacy and dignity for residents with cognitive challenges
- No compliance issues (ideal for seniors who forget to wear devices)
- Instant alerts to caregivers or monitoring teams when a fall is detected
Designed for Memory Care and Dementia Support
In memory care environments, wearable devices can easily be misplaced or removed. Silver Shield eliminates that risk, providing discreet, always-on protection that respects personal space and cognitive limitations.
This solution is already being integrated into Ontario-based memory care residences and individual homes. Family members or PSWs care for loved ones living with dementia there. By enabling faster response times and non-intrusive monitoring, Silver Shield plays a critical role in reducing hospitalization rates and supporting safe aging in place.
Learn more about Bedford’s Silver Shield and how it’s changing fall detection in memory care.
Why Nurse Call Systems Matter in Ontario Today
As Ontario’s aging population grows, long-term care homes, retirement communities, community agencies and in-home service providers need modern, scalable systems. These systems must meet demand. Bedford Medical Alert Senior Care Systems are:
- Designed for Canadian care settings
- Customizable to support PSW workflows and resident safety
- Proven to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency transfers
Our solutions are trusted by households and community care residences across Ontario. This spans from Toronto and Hamilton to London and smaller rural communities.
Let’s Continue the Conversation
To sum it up, if you missed us at the conference but want to learn more about how Nurse Call Systems are transforming care in Ontario, reach out for a personalized demo. With this in mind, if you’re a director of care, a nurse, or operations manager, we’re ready to help you improve outcomes for the people you serve.
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