Preventing

Falls in
adults
Franklin 14B030010
The Concern
Two of my grandparents have
experienced a fall in their bathroom
The fall had lead to a major surgery for
one of my grandparents
More than one in three seniors over age
65 fall each year, and the National
Institute on Aging (NIA) says 80 percent
of these falls are in the bathroom
Context
User
Gender : M/F
Age : Above 60
Weak muscles and low agility
Context
Location : Bathroom at home
Surface : Tiles, Marbles, Rubber Mat
Comprehension
The user generally falls in the bathroom due to following reasons
Slippery floor
Water
Surface finish
The pattern of foot movement or location before a fall
Both feet lose contact with ground at the sole
Both feet lose contact with ground at the toes
One feet is on ground and other feet is in the air
One feet is on ground and other feet loses contact with ground at the toes
Check
1. Reduce chances of falling
2. Should work in wet surfaces
3. Easy to use by senior citizens
Concepts