Hello, Thelma. I enjoyed reading your research proposal. The Fall Detection Sensor System for the Elderly is a very interesting topic for research. This device can help reduce the time the elderly remain lying on the floor. The senior population could definitely benefit the fall detection device to prevent falls when they get discharged to their home. Unintentional fall in elderly are the most common cause of injuries and accidental death. According to Igual, Medrano, and Plaza (2013), “If preventive measures are not taken in the immediate future, the number of injuries caused by falls is projected to be a 100% higher in 2030.” Most falls occur in the home and our duty as healthcare providers is to identify the risk factors and recommend appropriate
