Over 80% reduction in falls in UK Care home thanks to innovative sound recognising AI
The traditional approach is for carers to check up on residents several times a night. This can disturb residents’ sleep and risks missing events of concern.
While some solutions help, they are often reactive. Sensor mats beep and alert when residents step onto them. But residents may walk past the mat and it sometimes may already be too late.
Fall detector systems / camera based solutions are also often reactive, not proactive.
In July 2024, The ArmsCare Group fitted Earzz acoustic monitors in Terrington Lodge care home in Norfolk to tackle this challenge. This was part of a pilot project conducted under the oversight of a Director from the National Care Association and the Norfolk Care Association to independently evaluate Earzz for proactive fall management.
AI-Powered Early Alerts: It recognises specific sounds like movement noise, providing EARLY alerts to carers on their mobile devices to prevent falls, negating the need for carers to listen to audio feeds and maximising their time for care.
Proactive Fall Management: It also recognises, logs and alerts carers for sounds of restlessness and agitation amongst residents at night - like screaming and coughing, helping identify health decline enabling proactive fall management and proactive care planning.
“It is our duty to encourage our service users to remain independently mobile, however, after a simple fall there is a definite decline in their abilities and confidence. Using this technology has enabled us to be proactive and provides us with the capability to monitor without intrusion. The system is constantly learning and adapting to the needs of our service users and is keeping them safe from harm”
Because Every Sound Matters!
Product Disclaimer: Please note that Earzz has limitations and should not be relied upon in high-risk or emergency situations. The device won't work if used improperly or damaged. Earzz is continually improving, but it may not always be accurate or reliable in recognising sounds. See user manual for full details.
*Billed annually, see terms and conditions at www.earzz.com/website-terms-of-service
**Notifications are usually delivered within 5 seconds of the sound event once recognised although this may vary depending on network.
