Could Your Bifocals Increase Your Risk of Falling?
Falls are an extremely common problem that can result in significant injury, decreased quality of life, and even death. The U.S Centers For Disease Control report that around 1 in 4 individuals over the age of 65 fall each year. Falls are the most common reason for both fatal and non-fatal trauma related admissions to…
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Automatic Fall Detection: A Step in the Right Direction
The Impact of Falling Falls are a tremendous problem worldwide and have the potential to cause significant personal injury, physical decline, activity limitation and even death. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently found that 3 million individuals are treated in emergency departments for falls annually in the United States. Of the 3 million…
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