Fall Detection Systems For Older Adults

Falls represent a major concern for older adults who are living independently in their own homes. Fall detection devices are able to notify an emergency response center in the event of a fall and help your loved one get help quickly.

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Fall detection devices have a number of accelerometer sensors that are used to measure the speed of movement. This information is processed by an algorithm to identify whether a fall is present or not.





This type of technology is being used to prevent and track falls in a variety of settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and home care. It is also being used in medical alert systems to allow seniors the peace of mind that they are protected should they ever fall.

Detecting Fall Events

The accuracy of fall detection devices is essential to ensure that older adults are able to age in place without fear of falling and losing independence. This requires that the device discriminate between falls and activity of daily living (ADL) activities, a challenge that has not been easy to overcome.

Research into fall detectors aims to create unobtrusive and accurate systems. The current trend is towards using smartphones as the main platform for pervasive fall detection [54,57]. Smartphones have a large user base and low cost, which makes them ideal for fall detection systems.

However, a lack of standard testing is a major challenge in this field. Real world tests of these devices are needed to evaluate their accuracy and reliability. Moreover, it is important that the devices are suitable for use by older adults.