Good news! However, so far only available in expensive senior homes.
"[Falls] a leading cause of injury and death among the elderly. The sensors monitor movement, sleep, and vital signs to spot early warning signs and alert staff instantly. At one Upper East Side residence, falls dropped by 40 percent after the system was introduced."
"... Now, the A.I. technology is being rolled out in some of New York City’s high-end senior living facilities, as well as nationwide. (These facilities don’t come cheap: At the Bristal, rates start at $14,500 a month for a studio.)
The sensors are typically mounted high on the wall and capture the movements of the person or people inside, sending real-time information to staff members — meaning the residents don’t have to do anything to summon help.
The system also helps identify fall risk using mattress sensors to monitor vital signs like respiration and heart rate, and stores data to keep a record of an individual’s regular movements as a way to identify aberrations. Designated staff members receive daily health information showing statistically significant changes. ..."
In Senior Homes, A.I. Technology Is Sensing Falls Before They Happen (original NYT article)
The Bristal in Manhattan (Source) [I do not know whether this particular location features these sensors.]
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