Around the world, intelligent technologies are being introduced to prevent falls and other dangerous situations among older adults. Sensors, AI, and automated data analysis make it possible to intervene in time, before an incident occurs.
In New York, the system at The Bristal has already reduced the number of falls by 40%. Sensors track movement and health indicators, alerting staff to warning signs. A similar approach is being used in Israel (the Sensi.AI audio system), Japan (Panasonic sensors and robots), Germany (CareView based on thermal imaging), California (SafelyYou — video monitoring for people with dementia), and Scandinavia (Tunstall Healthcare telemedicine and emergency monitoring systems): these are especially in demand in northern countries, where the emphasis is on allowing older people to remain at home as long as possible.
What ties these examples together is a new approach: the technology acts not after an alarm, but in advance. This reduces injuries and hospitalizations, improves the quality of life for older adults, and helps families feel confident about the safety of their loved ones.
