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Current Fall Prevention and Fall Detection is not having the Intended Consequence

The rate of deaths from falls among persons aged ≥65 years increased 31% from 2007 to 20161 Clearly the methodologies we are using to lower the risks of death due to falling are not working. There can be many factors that might be affecting the critical nature of a fall; one of which may be […]

How Caregiver Apps Are Improving Senior Communities

As a caregiver, responding to every emergency or situation around your assisted living community can easily become overwhelming and stressful. Fortunately, as technology has evolved over recent years, there are now several apps designed to support caregivers, making senior living much more manageable for those overseeing and tending to the needs of the community. Throughout […]

Passive Patient Monitoring vs. Traditional Medical Alert Systems

Thanks to advancements in technology, medical alert systems are now packed full of features that were previously unavailable to consumers. Traditional patient monitoring devices were limited in their capabilities of monitoring the elderly, and only allowed elderly individuals to alert for help if something went wrong. However, modern medical alert systems now allow continuous monitoring […]

Passive Patient Monitoring with Medical Alert Systems

Modernizing Medical Alert Systems Medical alert systems were initially created as a means to offer independence to elderly individuals while providing a level of safety and comfort to families and loved ones. Older medical alert systems possess limited capabilities, and rarely document what actually happened to the individual requiring assistance. With the emergence of new […]

Connecting the Elderly to their Community Around Them

May 5, 2017June 14, 2018
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The majority of the elderly live a more simplified lifestyle than their younger selves. They don’t try to go out as much or meet new people. Due to their lifestyle, they tend to be stuck in their old ways as they live out the rest of their lives, even if they don’t really want to. […]

Going Beyond The Red Button

We are all used to the red help button that dangles from a seniors neck. You hit the button and we all hope someone will show up to come to a person’s aid. But how do we go beyond the red button for senior care and care for the disabled? Sensors now can detect movement; […]