CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania—ActiveProtective announced the FDA-authorized medical device the Tango Belt is now available for sale in select regions nationwide. Using motion-sensing technology, the Tango Belt is clinically proven to detect a serious fall in progress and within milliseconds deploy an airbag to cushion the hips from impact and reduce injury.
DENVER—InnovAge Holding Corporation, a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, has been selected as a research partner for a national study that will explore how to prevent falls by seniors. September is National PACE Awareness Month and Falls Prevention Month, which aims to emphasize the impact of reducing dangerous falls by seniors.
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—In recognition of Fall Prevention Awareness Month, Executive Home Care is highlighting the importance of creating a safer home environment for seniors and individuals with mobility challenges.
LAS VEGAS—Nobi, a provider of aging technology solutions, has introduced a smart lamp powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on fall detection and prevention for older adults. The company, which presented the lamp at CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show), said the device can help protect against injury and death while also reducing health care costs due to falls.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (February 15, 2022)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four adults 65 and older fall each year, and one out of five falls cause serious injury such as broken bones or head injuries. Coupled with local COVID-19 ordinances and a competitive housing market, many seniors are feeling as though they don't have enough safe housing options.
DENVER (November 30, 2021)—After more than a year and a half of reduced activity because of the pandemic, the risk of falls among older people is significantly higher, according to a recent American survey. In Australia, health care professionals are reporting an actual increase in falls due to the pandemic.
It’s why Nymbl, a balance training program that uses a smart device to train the brain and body to work together, is so important now.
TOWSON, Md. (July 8, 2021)—BLACK+DECKER has announced the launch of BLACK+DECKER Health—a new product category within the BLACK+DECKER brand that will be dedicated to providing health and wellness solutions direct-to-consumers. As part of this announcement, the company has introduced goVia, a new product line of personal emergency response systems (PERS) designed to promote confident mobility for active older Americans.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (April 28, 2021)—Caring Senior Service, a national in-home, nonmedical care provider committed to improving the lives of seniors, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by creating a movement to address the unmet needs faced by aging adults who live at home.
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., (June 4, 2020)—ATC Alert LLC, a connected health company, announced the completion of its acquisition of East Rock Medical Alert's personal emergency response system (PERS) accounts.
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (February 3, 2020)—Always Best Care Senior Services, a senior care franchise system in the United States, announced it is beginning to introduce a Balance Tracking & Fall Risk Assessment Program to help keep its clientele safe.
HERZLIYA, Israel (January 6, 2020)—Essence Group, a global internet of things solutions provider, has developed a multi-sensor fall detector using the Texas Instruments mmWave sensor. The fall detector’s unique monitoring capability enables elderly people to lead independent, safer lives.
