Falls can cost life and severe financial impacts
Rollator walkers have become increasingly popular as a mobility aid for the elderly and those with mobility issues. They are designed to support and assist individuals with difficulty walking or maintaining their balance. With their sturdy wheeled frame, rollator walkers are a versatile and reliable option for those who need extra support and stability while …
Fall could happen even after we have used various measures to prevent it. It is particularly difficult to avoid among the oldest older adults and those who are physically frail or have a number of underlying health problems. Falls are common events among nursing home residents with dementia or confusion (may be affected by medication) …
The technology used at BMW’s assembly line is transferred to a new fall alarm for seniors that can accurately indicate if the elderly are at increased risk of falling. The declining cognitive function increases the risk of falls. The possible causes are medication, lack of sleep or dementia. This is a disturbing safety problem …
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on 7 January 2018, French company Helite launched Hip’Air, a safety product for the elderly. Hip’Air, a hip-protecting airbag, is designed to prevent hip fractures. It is a wearable belt with a sensor and two airbags. The airbags on either side of the hip will inflate within 80 milliseconds …