2025-01-28 18:04:12

This founder was worried about his mother slipping — so he created sensors to detect falls

Falls are common for older people living semi-independently. According to the CDC, they’re the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 and up. On average, about 10% of these falls are serious, requiring medical attention. Yet many fall victims don’t get the treatment they need. George Netscher, a software developer by training, watched his […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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