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Fall detection and prevention for the elderly: A review of trends and challenges

El-Bendary et al., 2013

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8205635528416459558
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El-Bendary N
Tan Q
Pivot F
Lam A
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International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems

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It is of little surprise that falling is often accepted as a natural part of the aging process. In fact, it is the impact rather than the occurrence of falls in the elderly, which is of most concern. Aging people are typically frailer, more unsteady, and have slower reactions, thus …
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