New technology to predict fall risk for residents

A social landlord in Dumfries is using new technology to try to predict the potential risk of falling for residents of its sheltered housing.

The smart waterproof wristband monitors the wearer’s vital health signs 24 hours a day. Loreburn Housing Association hopes it can help prevent falls and reduce costs to the NHS. It said the technology could allow people to live independently in their own home for longer.