How AI Fall Detection Actually Works: A Conversation with Theora Care Founder Steve Popovich
Steve Popovich builds AI fall detection for a living and thinks the term is badly overused. He explains what families are really worried about when they push back on monitoring, how a system separates a genuine fall from a bumped wrist, the small feature that keeps...
Could Yoga Be the Key to Fall Prevention?
Falls are often thought of as a normal part of aging, and while they are quite common, they don’t have to be accepted...
Fall Prevention Awareness Month: Bedroom Safety
September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, which not only brings more attention to the dangers of senior falls, but...
Talking To Your Parents About the Dangers of Senior Falls
Experiencing a fall as you age is always scary, but even more so when it has serious medical ramifications. The...
Factors That Lead to Senior Falls
Falls happen. They happen throughout life at all ages and stages--as toddlers, at recitals, on college campuses, on...
Summer Sun Protection: Checking for Skin Cancer
Although summer isn’t officially here yet, it certainly feels like it in most parts of the country. The Environmental...
The Heat and COPD: What You Need to Know
The summer is fast approaching and after a long, cold winter, many people are breathing a collective sigh of relief to...
How To Talk To Your Loved One About Scams
Earlier this year, the Senate Special Committee on Aging found that one in 10 Americans over the age of 65 who live at...
4 Health Benefits for Senior Golfers
What makes golf one of the greatest games is that people of all ages can play it throughout their lifespan. The game...
5 Mother’s Day Gifts to Help Keep Mom Safe
With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, you may be in need of gift ideas for mom (or grandmom). While there’s no gift...
Senior-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities
The many health benefits of volunteering your time to a worthy cause later in life have been well established. From...
