Tag: Elderly
Fall Detection Wearables in 2019
The most common cause of injury in the elderly population is falling. In the United States, around 33% of the elderly fall at least...
New Survey Reveals Broader Need for Emergency Response Wearables Like MobileHelp
June is National Safety Month. MobileHelp, a Florida-based leading provider of M-PERS (Mobile-Personal Emergency Response Systems) and personal health management technology, revealed the results...
Cerna Home Care Releases “OnHand Assistance”, a Smartwatch for Seniors’ Safety
Senior care service provider Cerna Home Care launched “Onhand Assistance” – a smartwatch especially designed for seniors. The stylish wearable device provides fall detection,...
Electric Stimulation Improves the Working Memory of Older People
The performance of our working memory deteriorates as we age. As we get older, it becomes increasingly difficult to form new memories and hold...
These Wearables Are Helping Seniors Stay Safe and Healthy
Nursing home costs are going through the roof as people are
living longer. The skyrocketing cost of nursing homes are forcing many seniors
to stay with...
This Smart Cane Can Double as an Activity Tracker for the Elderly
For people who use a cane, it’s very difficult to track
their activity with a wrist-worn wearable. Researchers at the University of
Malaga (UMA) in Spain...