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New technologies may mitigate fall risk – and just in time

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The stats on death from falls are startling – especially for the 65+. And that falls are the leading cause of injury death among the 65+. Did you know that the majority of hip fractures are from falling, usually sideways ? Did you know that medical costs from falls was $50 billion in were projected to be $52 billion in 2020?

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AARP's AgeTech Collaborative -- mobility offerings 2023

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It is also one of the leading causes of falls and hospitalizations, with the management of freezing episodes considered to be a significant pain point. GaitBetter. “ Using GaitBetter’s VR walking platform, our innovative motor-cognitive approach to gait rehabilitation and fall prevention has been proven to outperform motor training alone.

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Older Adults will benefit from AI -- sooner rather than later

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To date, accessing healthcare services requires determination and access, through call center services with menus designed to prevent access, or online via portals with baffling menu structures and arcane login processes. AI-enabled cameras to detect falls and other anomalies.

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Fall detection -- does the PERS industry detect market changes?

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Adding fall detection to the Series 4 Apple Watch in 2018 created a marketing opportunity for watch-based fall detection , see UnaliWear and most of the manufacturers offer one today. The Apple Watch offered the capability of looking cool AND having fall detection and other features. But is the right offering a watch?

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Five technologies for older adults – 2023 wrap-up (2 of 2)

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The time is right for engaging with an AI-powered avatar for health advice, including assisting with fall prevention. The program aims to reduce falls and offer insight into factors contributing to increased fall occurrences. Here are five more from 2023, all text from the company websites.

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The hype of aging in place -- so bad for so many

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category tags: aging in place , AgeTech , IoT and home monitoring , fall prevention, fall detection Contrast that with the home care recipient, also an aging woman – and the only person met during an average day is the worker.

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A decade later -- Next Generation Response Systems have arrived

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On the LifeAlert website, the woman is still falling and can’t get up. Medical Guardian also informs that every 11 seconds, 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ experience a fall-related injury. And by 2022, multiple wall-mounted, room-based fall detection devices were available in smart homes , accessible by voice. Are we there yet?

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