In the scope of project SmartMoves, more fall risk assessments among elders were carried out. Participants were some of our longtime friends. So, this time around, the test was about performing some physical evaluations and answering some questionnaires related to personal medical conditions and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Additionally, participants took a smartphone home with them for one week, which they were requested to use in their pockets during the day. The Fall Risk Assessment app was able to analyze their movements during the day and provide an evaluation of personal fall risk. Moreover, in case of a fall, the app would detect it.
This project addresses an important problem of seniors: falls. Since this problem affects health, quality of life and represents a large financial burden, it is important to develop new solutions for long lasting years without falls!