What Technology Can Help Monitor Grandma's Falls at Home?
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CuriousCat99
I'm looking for reliable technology to notify us when my grandma has a fall while we're at work. She currently has a watch that's supposed to report falls, but it didn't work today and honestly, the subscription fees are pretty steep. I've suggested an Apple Watch before, but she finds it a bit intimidating. I'm considering bringing it up again, but I'm curious if there are other options out there. I'm aware we could use cameras, but I want to respect her privacy. What other tech could help identify falls?
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If my mother-in-law can figure out an Apple Watch, I'm sure your grandma can too! We actually got it for her because she’s a fall risk. Once she got used to it, it was a great solution.
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I initially thought about using a seismometer with a Raspberry Pi, since my house has wooden floors. It might sound a little out there, but it could actually work well for detecting falls!
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You might want to consider a dedicated call button designed for seniors. My grandma has one, and it works like a charm. She wears it as a necklace or wristband, and it calls a service when she presses the button. It can be set up to alert a contact instead of just a service, depending on what you prefer.
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Another option is to look into Garmin watches, like the Garmin Lily. It's less intimidating since it looks more like a regular watch, but it still tracks falls and location.
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