Wearable Technology for Fall Detection in the Rancho Yolo Community

Authors

Ashlyn Emberley, University of the Pacific
Brenda Fonseca, University of the Pacific
Carolina Mendiola, University of the Pacific
Hannah Gantuangco, University of the Pacific
Harleen Pabla, University of the Pacific
Janelle Candaza, University of the Pacific
Michelle Drawdy, University of the Pacific

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

12-2021

Abstract

● Problem Statement: Community members have shared concern about leaving their home due to their fear of falling. This fear of falling decreases social, occupational, and community engagement.

● Category: Accommodations and Consumer Access, Priorities, and Benefits over the Lifespan

● Overview: Wearable assistive technology devices that assist in the incidence of falls to increase independence and promote engagement in a fulfilling life.

● Solution: Fall detection wearables provide medical help at the push of a button, including low and high technology devices for detection of falls.

Recommended Citation

Emberley, Ashlyn; Fonseca, Brenda; Mendiola, Carolina; Gantuangco, Hannah; Pabla, Harleen; Candaza, Janelle; and Drawdy, Michelle, "Wearable Technology for Fall Detection in the Rancho Yolo Community" (2021). Occupational Therapy Student Research. 3.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/ot-student-research/3