Elderly Care Assistance with Fall Detection and GPS Tracking

Authors: P. R. Kulkarni, Om Shinde, Virendra Shinde, Maitree Shirsat, Sejal Sonawane

Country: India

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Abstract: Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries among elderly individuals, especially those living alone. In many cases, delayed medical attention after a fall increases the risk of complications and even mortality. To address this issue, this paper presents a smart elderly fall detection and assistance system based on a wearable device integrated with a web-based platform. The proposed system continuously monitors user movement to identify fall events and automatically triggers an emergency response mechanism.When a fall is detected, a 10-second verification window is provided, allowing the user to cancel the alert in case of a false trigger. If no response is received, the system confirms the emergency and sends alert notifications to pre-registered guardians via email along with the user’s live location. The wearable device also includes an SOS button for manual emergency activation and a medicine reminder feature to support daily healthcare management. A web dashboard is developed to configure medicine schedules, manage guardian details, and monitor alert history.By combining real-time fall detection, location tracking, automated alerts, and health assistance features, the proposed system aims to improve elderly safety, enable faster emergency response, and support independent living through reliable and technology-driven care.

Keywords: Elderly Care, Fall Detection System, Smart Wearable Device, Emergency Alert, Live Location Tracking, Medicine Reminder, SOS System, Web Dashboard, Assistive Technology, Remote Health Monitoring.

Paper Id: 233054

Published On: 2026-04-16

Published In: Volume 14, Issue 2, March-April 2026

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