Why I Started FallGuard
About five years ago, my grandmother fell in the kitchen. No one noticed until some time had passed, and although we called 911 right away and got her to the hospital, the delay left her with permanent brain damage.
Later, a friend’s grandfather, who lived alone in another state, fell at home. His family didn’t find out until the next day. That experience made me realize that falls among elderly people are a common and serious problem — and their families can’t always be there to help right away.
FallGuard began as my science project, but it quickly became something bigger: a way to honor my grandmother and stand with every family that is afraid of “what if no one is there when they fall.”
Messages from People Waiting for FallGuard
“I use a wheelchair and have cerebral palsy. When I get stuck out of my chair, no one always knows. Your device could let me keep living at home safely instead of moving to a care facility.”
“My husband has advanced Parkinson’s and still falls a lot even with a walker. He won’t keep wearable devices on. A system like yours that doesn’t need charging or remembering would be a huge relief.”
“My mom with dementia has fallen many times in one year, breaking bones and needing stitches. She can’t remember to wear a button or charge a watch. Getting an instant alert when she falls could change everything for us.”
“I’m a senior living alone. I want to pay for my own device and even donate one to someone who can’t afford it. I wish I could give more, but I hope this helps another family stay safe.”
“After spine surgery, I live with constant pain and limited mobility. A fall could be devastating. I’m searching for any technology that lets me stay independent without being terrified of falling.”
“My adult son has epilepsy. During a seizure he can’t push a button or call for help. Your system that can recognize a fall on its own could protect him when he’s home alone.”
“At night I take off my hearing devices and I’m completely deaf. My spouse falls often, especially on the way to the bathroom. A quiet alarm wouldn’t help me, but a vibration alert on my phone would let me know immediately.”
“I serve on the tech committee at a retirement community. We’d like to evaluate your device because so many residents worry about falling and not being found in time.”
“I use a wheelchair and have cerebral palsy. When I get stuck out of my chair, no one always knows. Your device could let me keep living at home safely instead of moving to a care facility.”
“My mom with dementia has fallen many times in one year, breaking bones and needing stitches. She can’t remember to wear a button or charge a watch. Getting an instant alert when she falls could change everything for us.”
