"Talk to any older person about health concerns, and they will likely mention that one of their main fears is falling. And for good reason. While a younger person can often brush off a fall, such an event can be deadly for an older individual. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 14 million older adults fall each year, and these falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among people over 65."
"Ask friends what kind of tech gift you should get for your parent, grandparent, or another older person in your life, and chances are you'll get the same generic suggestions, like a digital picture frame or a portable Bluetooth speaker. But these gifts will almost certainly remain little used throughout the year. (I mean, how many digital picture frames would you like?)"
Generic tech gifts like digital picture frames and portable Bluetooth speakers often go unused by older adults. Many older people fear falling; falls affect more than 14 million older adults annually and are the leading cause of injury-related death for those over 65. Smartwatches with built-in fall detection can notify emergency contacts immediately after a fall and provide year-round peace of mind. Memory-related misplacement of items can frustrate older adults, and small item trackers attached to keys, wallets, or purses can help locate belongings. Trackers are available individually or in multipacks.
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