Healthcare artificial intelligence is often esoteric, such as inventing body parts that don’t exist. But what about more simple needs, such as using AI to keep seniors from falling?
“Paul” is doing that in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
“At United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz, residents are being monitored by an artificial intelligence system designed to spot changes in movement patterns and help staff identify fall risks before someone gets hurt.
“The system, named Paul, is not a camera or a microphone. The radar-based device is installed on the ceiling of each apartment and resembles a smoke detector. It uses radar to detect motion and learn residents’ routines.”
Apparently, the prediction technology works.
“In 2025, the community averaged roughly seven to nine falls a month. In April of this year, there were no falls, followed by one fall in May and another in June.”
And you don’t need to wear a special device to report AFTER you fall.
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