Abstract:Background: In this modern and fast-moving world, elderly’s safety and security have become an important issue. According to the World Population Prospects of the United Nations 2015, there is 12.3 per cent population aged 60 and above globally and it is the fastest growing population at a rate of 3.26 per cent per year. In order to reduce the worries about the elderly living alone at home, Elderly Monitoring System is required for continuous monitoring. “Fall†is one of the critical incidents for the el… Show more
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