AI Fall Detection Sensor Senior Care System Service Announced

An artificial intelligence startup in Vancouver, Canada, has unveiled a smart fall alert system designed to monitor seniors and report emergencies instantly to family or caregivers, reports Yahoo! Finance . AltumView's Cypress Smart Home Care Alert System watches the movements and activities of a senior and detects falls, waving for help, and wanderings, which are common among those with dementia. The system reports these incidents in real time via an app that can be accessed anywhere using a mobile device. The tool can assess fall risk by providing a visual heat map of an area where falls are frequent, allowing the caregiver to implement safety measures to prevent similar accidents from recurring. The sensor also can maintain the privacy of the person being monitored by showing caregivers a stick-figure animation instead of a raw video. Cypress does not retain personal data on the device and encrypts all communication between the sensor and the cloud. The technology is perfect for senior communities, home care service providers, and individual residences with aged family members. AltumView said the system also can help enhance the quality of service of long-term care communities and reduce the workload of senior care providers.