Since january 1st of this year, people over 65 years old had a fall in Europe, sometimes with serious consequences.
Since january 1st of this year, people over 65 years old had a fall in Europe, sometimes with serious consequences.
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Devices worn on the belt or around the neck
They use direct detection systems.Seniors often forget to wear them or can be unable to press the button when a serious fall occurs.
On the contrary, they can also be triggered by accident in the case of an involuntary impact.
- Devices worn around the wrist
They use direct detection systems. They have the advantage of being less noticeable but present the same disadvantages as the systems worn on the belt or around the neck.
- Multifunction devices
This type of device is worn around the wrist like a big watch. It is equipped with sensors that constantly check various vital functions such as heart rhythm or blood pressure. It is combined with a fall detection system which must however be triggered manually.
