I have fallen and need to get up-Device to lift a fallen elder back into their chair
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The fastest growing segment of our population is greater than 65 years of age. Many of these elders continue to live in their home despite significant frailty. They often live with a similarly frail caregiver. When someone like this falls and is unable to get back up, they often have to summon paramedics or other people that could help them back into a chair. The use of 911 for this common non emergent situation wastes significant resources and takes emergency personnel away from other more emergent tasks.The development of a device that could lift the fallen elder back up into their chair would allow more efficient use of limited resources.
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Contact Information
Team Members
- Andrew Fugate - Team Leader
- Ryan Wisth - Communicator
- Erik Bjorklund - BSAC
- Chiara Sanders - BWIG
- Mark Austin - BPAG
Advisor and Client
- Dr. Aaron Suminski - Advisor
- Dr. Philip Bain - Client
Related Projects
- Fall 2018: I have fallen and need to get up-Device to lift a fallen elder back into their chair
- Fall 2017: Elder Lift - "I've fallen and I can't get up!"
- Fall 2016: I have fallen and need to get up-Device to lift a fallen elder back into their chair