One of the most severe dangers for the elderly is falls. One unwanted fall may cause broken bones, a prolonged healing process, or even loss of independence. What is even more alarming is that a large ...

For the over-65 population, falling can be a serious health risk. Three million older people each year are treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries, according to the CDC, and one in four ...

San Diego-based GreatCall, a seller of aging in place technologies purchased by Best Buy last year, is launching an updated version of its retail personal emergency response system. Called the Lively ...

As people age, things change, and one of the major worries for seniors is falling. Many older people wish to stay independent and live on their own for as long as they can. But a fall can change ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LogicMark, Inc. (Nasdaq: LGMK) (the “Company”), a provider of personal emergency response systems (PERS), health communication devices, and ...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, February 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Keep an eye on elderly relatives can be challenging, particularly those suffering from ...

Fall Detection uses the Apple Watch’s built-in accelerometer and gyroscope to detect a hard fall. It initially responds by tapping you on the wrist and displaying an alert, offering you the options of ...

A California eighth-grader just took home the title "America's Top Young Scientist"—and a $25,000 prize—for inventing a new kind of fall-detection device inspired by his grandmother's accident.