A wearable fall detector for elderly people

Abstract

Falls and their subsequent possible side effects are for elderly people and people with various illnesses, such as epilepsy, are present the main obstacle to an independent and more dignified life. Even for people living independently, falls are common occurrences. Proper use of a fall detector will not only add more security to the seniors, but will also allow for timely medical intervention that can be life-critical. One of the limitations of this wearable technology is its limited lifetime and the occurrence of possible errors during the data acquisition and processing process. A fall detector designed to be able to monitor the activity of elderly people and designed to make the necessary warnings to ensure their safety as a result of the fall. In addition, other options that are used for this purpose are compared. This paper summarizes the functionality, architecture and implementation of the system.