Fall detection and prevention among elderly persons using wearable
technologies
- Reinhardt Rading
Abstract
Falling down is prevalent among elderly persons resulting to to
injuries, disability and even death. United Nations predicts a double
increase in population of persons aged 65 and above by 2050 hence a need
to research on methods for detecting and preventing falls from
occurring.
This paper presents a theoretical proposal on detecting and preventing a
fall using RFID and wearable technologies.