Eldersafe: um dispositivo vestível para detecção de quedas em idosos com comunicação lorawan

Abstract

With the growth of the aging population, it is expected that by 2045, the number of elderly people will outnumber children for the first time in history. Due to this factor, it is necessary to devote more attention and care to the health of this group, recognizing that, due to the fragility caused by advancing age, they are more prone to accidents, especially when in external environments without the supervision of a responsible person. This work proposes the development of a wearable device in the form of an armband capable of detecting falls in the elderly. Detection will be carried out using an accelerometer integrated into a microcontroller. When a fall is detected, the device will send data indicating the variation that occurred. The project aims to provide a low-cost technological alternative with portability and low energy consumption while ensuring greater accuracy and comfort.