Type
How it works
Best for
Trade-offs
Wearable pendant or watch
Motion sensors detect a sudden drop and send an alert
Independent and assisted living residents who move around campus
Only works if worn and charged
In-room sensors (radar, thermal, floor)
Sensors track movement in the room without being worn
Memory care and residents who forget or refuse wearables
Coverage limited to equipped rooms
AI camera or vision systems
Video analytics detect falls and can review events
Communities that want event review and fall-pattern data
Higher privacy concerns; needs clear consent policies