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Re:Bike crash left Spokane man unconscious, so his Apple Wat... by JshWright on Wednesday September 25, 2019 @08:30AM (#21070096)
> Falling, even in their own house, then remaining immobile and unable to call for help is a common cause of huge problems

That's been a solved problem for years though. As your link points out, LifeAlert bracelets (and similar technologies) have had fall detection for quite some time now. The new thing that Apple (and Garmin) have brought to the table is pairing that will a cell radio.

Given the other benefits of a LifeAlert bracelet (or pendant), I'm not sure the Apple Watch is a major improvement (especially for someone with failing eyesight).

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Re:Bike crash left Spokane man unconscious, so his Apple Wat... by hn_user2 on Wednesday September 25, 2019 @11:10AM (#21071490)
My proud father would not even consider life alert even though he has fallen several times already with nobody home.

Loves the Apple Watch I bought him as a gift though.

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Re:Bike crash left Spokane man unconscious, so his Apple Wat... by acqq on Wednesday September 25, 2019 @01:20PM (#21072890)
Exactly! “I’m still not in so bad shape!”

And this is the best aspect of the systems that aren’t explicitly “for sick and old.”

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