As people age, things change, and one of the major worries for seniors is falling. Many older people wish to stay independent and live on their own for as long as they can. But a fall can change ...

One of the most severe dangers for the elderly is falls. One unwanted fall may cause broken bones, a prolonged healing process, or even loss of independence. What is even more alarming is that a large ...

MyNotifi®, an automatic fall-detection wearable device, is a new system from MedHab that connects to a user’s smartphone and can send alerts. The system is a discrete device worn on the wrist and can ...

San Diego-based GreatCall, a seller of aging in place technologies purchased by Best Buy last year, is launching an updated version of its retail personal emergency response system. Called the Lively ...

MedHab has announced the availability of a new wearable device that helps families and caregivers detect falls. Called the “MyNotifi Clip,” the product can be worn by residents either on their wrist ...

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, ...

Modern fall detection works anywhere with cellular coverage. People can garden freely. They can take walks or run errands with confidence. The device stays with them as a wristband or pendant. Some ...

This week, alongside the new iPhone 16 series of phones, Apple unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 10. The new smartwatch comes in a beautiful jet-black gloss finish, has the largest display and ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Wearable Fall Detector Market Set to Reach USD 3.7 Billion by 2035, Driven by Aging Population and AI-Enabled ...

Medical Care Alert reports that medical alert systems enhance safety for seniors. Key features include GPS tracking, fall detection, and monitored responses.

A California eighth-grader just took home the title "America's Top Young Scientist"—and a $25,000 prize—for inventing a new kind of fall-detection device inspired by his grandmother's accident.