CES 2023: Night Nurse Watches Out for Patient Falls

CES 2023: Night Nurse Watches Out for Patient Falls

by | February 14, 2023 | Health

Fall detection systems were a big draw at CES 2023. CDC fall statistics reveal the significant medical dangers, growing frequency, and massive annual medical costs attributed to older people falling. According to a 2020 study on advances in fall detection systems,...
New Algorithm Estimates Fall Risk in Seniors

New Algorithm Estimates Fall Risk in Seniors

by | October 20, 2022 | Health

If your physician worries about your risk of falling, she soon may tell you to take a walk. A team from Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and the University of New South Wales in Sydney (NSW Sydney) are developing a smart watch algorithm called Watch Walk to...
Sensors to the Rescue to Prevent Elderly Falls

Sensors to the Rescue to Prevent Elderly Falls

by | November 2, 2021 | Health, Medical

For many elderly people, their greatest fear is of an unexpected fall that will be the beginning of the end. According to April 2021 World Health Organization Falls data, falls are the second most common cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide. People in their...
Companies Collaborate to Prevent Falls

Companies Collaborate to Prevent Falls

by | October 17, 2017 | General News, Health

Many of us have experience with an older relative who wants to remain independent for as long as possible, but who we fear may injure themselves if left alone. One key to helping older Americans live longer, healthier, and more independent lives is fall prevention and...