Assisted living facilities in Arizona are utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to help prevent falls and protect residents. Fellowship Square in Mesa has implemented a device called ‘Paul’ in every room, which uses radar to detect out-of-the-ordinary resident movements and alert staff of any potential issues. The technology has already shown a significant impact, with a 70% decrease in falls since its installation.
Residents like Foster Vance have found peace of mind knowing that ‘Paul’ is monitoring their movements and helping to keep them safe. The creator of ‘Paul’, Sandro Cilurzo, emphasized the importance of privacy and leveraging indicators like walking speed and gait to detect potential falls. While the technology is currently only available in a handful of Arizona facilities, the company behind ‘Paul’ hopes to eventually bring it into individual homes.
The positive impact of AI in assisted living facilities not only changes lives by preventing falls, but also helps to free up resources for caregivers to focus on other tasks. With falls decreasing from an average of 20 per month to just 6 in August, Fellowship Square Mesa is a testament to the power of AI in improving the quality of life for residents. As AI continues to advance and become more widely adopted, assisted living facilities in Arizona are leading the way in using technology to improve the well-being of their residents.
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