Falling down

Every year around the world, more than 684,000 people die as a result of a fall, and 172 million more are left with short- or long-term disability, but UNSW researchers say implementation of new fall prevention strategies could help save lives.

High tech solutions to elderly falls

Drones, smartphones and sensors could offer a lifeline to the world’s growing elderly population and help cut global hospital costs.

Smart clothes could reduce falls for people with Parkinson’s disease

A team of Australian researchers has received grant funding to test eHealth and smart garment technologies to prevent falls in people with Parkinson’s disease.