“Falls are the leading cause of accidents, injury, and death for seniors in the US, and they’re responsible for billions in healthcare costs each year.”
“If alerts increase that fear, people might limit their physical activity or even stop leaving the house as much.”
“We want people to be aware of the risks but not so overly concerned that they don’t do anything.”
″ know many older adults that leave their phone on the counter just like it’s a traditional phone.”
“adult children who use this feature might find themselves inundated with information about their older parents that they’re not sure how to interpret”