My mother recently moved in with our family, and she was talking to us about her smartwatch having a fall detection feature that would automatically call us if she fell. I was skeptical at first (mostly because I wear a traditional watch), but as it turns out, it is one of the best safety features available on smartwatches today.
Among older adults, falls remain one of the leading causes of injury-related hospital visits. Unfortunately, many seniors aren’t able to call for help when they fall. As a result, they might stay where they’ve landed for an extended period, creating more health issues and increasing the danger of the situation. Luckily, one feature, known as fall detection, can automatically recognize a hard fall and contact emergency services (or set emergency contacts) if the wearer doesn’t respond. Here’s what you need to know about this feature and how it could help you.
