Background Accelerometers are widely adopted in research and consumer devices as a tool
to measure physical activity. However, existing algorithms used to estimate activity intensity …

Human falls are the premier cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults. The
health outcome of a fall event is largely dependent on rapid response and rescue of the …

Falls are current events that can lead to severe injuries and even accidental deaths among
the population, especially the elderly. Since them usually live alone and their contact with …

In this age of evolving technological capabilities, assisted living has proven useful to ease
the frailty that comes with aging. Within this context, the detection and prevention of …

Falls are the public health issue for the elderly all over the world since the fall-induced
injuries are associated with a large amount of healthcare cost. Falls can cause serious …

The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing numerous industries, including healthcare
services, known as the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). A large amount of generated data …

As one of the main threats to people's health, especially for the elderly, falls have caused a
large number of accidents. Detecting falls in time can minimize the severity of the injury and …

The continuous growth of an aging population in some countries, and patients with chronic
conditions needs the development of efficient solutions for healthcare. Pervasive Health …

Deep learning versus feature engineering has drawn significant attention specifically for
applications where expertly crafted features have been used for decades. Human activity …

The world population is aging in the last few years and this trend is expected to increase in
the future. The number of persons requiring assistance in their everyday life is also expected …