ENHANCING ELDERLY SAFETY USING AN IOT-BASEDFALL DETECTION AND ALERT SYSTEM

Abstract

Tragedies involving the elderly occur more frequently than previously believed, according to statistics. Serious injuries or even death might result from these types of incidents. Unexpectedly, falls account for 70% of fatalities in the 75+ age group. “More than 90% of hip fractures are a result of falls, primarily affecting individuals aged 70 and above.” An annual incidence of falls among the elderly is around 33% in the community and 60% in nursing facilities, according to a research published in the American Family Physician in 2000. This data originated from the White House Medical Clinic in Washington, DC, and was obtained by Colonel George F. Fuller, USA. Using statistics, we must devise a strategy to inform the public and secure the necessary assistance in these instances. The purpose of this project is to develop a multi-sensory device that can detect falls and provide assistance to the individual who experienced them. Along with the user’s speed and direction, the device measures their weight. It has a microcontroller, a measurement system, a load detecting element, and a Wi-Fi module all rolled into one. To classify an event as a fall, it is necessary to capture, transmit, and monitor any modifications to the initial data pertaining to velocity, trajectory, or mass. A multitude of signals are sent and received by the microcontroller when the alarm goes off, informing the appropriate parties. A minor shift in the probability of an event can be misinterpreted as a “decline,” leading to erroneous alerts and unnecessary anxiety. In case anything like this were to happen, the device had a safety button, often known as the “nap button,” built into it. You can set the button to disable the sensor system for a specific duration. If the individual in issue requires the use of a wheelchair, the gadget in question is designed to be fastened or secured to the wheelchair. Along with it, you receive a smart device. With this one-of-a-kind device, users can immediately summon assistance while simultaneously preventing larger and more widespread damage.