Preventing Falls among Elderly by Addressing Incontinence From: Medical Design Technology - 10/20/2015 When an elderly person experiences a fall, it can lead to an array of very serious issues, from a broken bone to head trauma. As such, caregivers seek to reduce the chance for this incident to occur. Ultimately, not every situation or occurrence can be predicted or guarded against. One such time that can result in a fall is during a trip to the bathroom. Unfortunately, knowing when this need arises can be challenging for a caregiver, especially when the elderly person is in a care facility surrounded by many others who require the same level of treatment. Seeking to address this problem, Simavita has developed a connected incontinence management system. Using a sensor device and software, the company offers a potential solution in an effort to reduce the chance of a fall occurring. Read the entire article an view a video (4:23) at: http://www.mdtmag.com/blog/2015/10/preventing-falls-among-elderly-addressing-incontinence Link: Simavita http://simavita.com