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by ptcoregon 1944 days ago
If they use a walker, look at WalkWise (a Smart Walker Attachment). It can alert families via the mobile app if the walker doesn't move for a while, tips over, or doesn't move in the morning. While we want people to wear LifeLife or other emergency response devices, studies show they are only pressed in 20% of falls. WalkWise provides a second line of defense, passively. Plus, you can look at long-term trends or see short-term declines in activity that could be illness, infection, etc. Disclosure, I am the Founder/CEO of WalkWise (peter@walkwise.com)