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Walkers are involved in 87.3% of falls where a walking aid is involved, even though canes are used twice as much as walkers.
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One third of all falls where walking aids are involved require hospitalization.
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The majority of walking aid falls happened while the elder was walking.
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Some of the most common causes of falls in the elderly are: poor lighting, tripping over obstacles, and attempting to carry something while using the walker.
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12.2% of elders 65 to 74 years old, and 15.2% of elders 75 years old or older have reported vision loss.
The Solution
Elderly Falling Background
Helpful Features:
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Lights mounted to the front to help see at night.
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Light sensor and laser near the wheels to detect if anything is under the walker.
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Vibrating alert for elders with poor hearing.
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LCD display that shows temperature and distance traveled.