AI-powered radar systems may alert staff before a fall happens, with early studies showing fewer falls and less strain on ...

At just 13 years old, Kevin Tang is establishing himself in the world of science and senior care − all with the goal of keeping his grandma safe. Kevin Tang is a 13-year-old scientist from California.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has launched a new standards project aimed at providing an industry framework for identifying use cases and performance expectations for fall detection ...

Millions of older adults live independently or in care settings where falls happen without warning and, often, without a witness. For family members managing the responsibilities of work, parenting, ...

Tech firm UnaliWear is suing Apple, Google, Garmin and Samsung At issue is the use of fall detection tech on some of the best smartwatches If UnaliWear wins, there could be huge ramifications for the ...

Let’s be direct about something most families avoid discussing until it’s too late. One in four adults over 65 falls every year. Not might fall — does fall. That’s 14 million incidents annually in the ...

Falls are the number one cause of injury among adults 65 and older. But the truth is, your risk doesn't suddenly appear the day you turn 65. It increases gradually over time, especially if you're ...

Another day, another lawsuit. A company named UnaliWear, which makes wearables for older adults, is suing Apple, Samsung, and Google, claiming the companies stole its fall detection technology, ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. When it comes to protecting older adults and individuals with medical conditions, choosing the right medical alert system is a ...

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has officially voted to launch an investigation into the biggest names in the wearables industry, following a patent infringement complaint over ...

Every year, one in four adults over 65 takes a fall. Many of these happen when people are home alone. A minor stumble can turn into a real emergency without help nearby. Fall detection technology ...