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Falls remain one of the leading drivers of injury, hospitalization, and healthcare costs among older adults, making prevention an increasing priority across senior living and healthcare. As the industry shifts from reactive response to proactive care, communities are adopting new approaches to identify fall risk earlier and support resident independence. Privacy-preserving technologies such as Helpany illustrate how fall prevention can be integrated into everyday care while empowering caregivers and respecting resident dignity.

When it comes to fall prevention, the technology you choose shapes the resident experience. Radar-based systems focus on motion and well-being, while camera systems capture images—often at the cost of privacy and comfort. Some systems watch people. Helpany understands motion. Here’s the difference between camera-based monitoring and privacy-first radar technology.

Pressure injuries remain one of the most expensive and complex challenges in skilled nursing. This article examines why gaps in workflows and documentation drive risk, how inconsistent turning practices contribute to severe outcomes, and how new technology supports teams in meeting expected standards of care.

Dignity and privacy are not luxuries — they are human rights that should never fade with age. Yet in many care environments, technology meant to protect has quietly eroded these boundaries. What if safety didn’t require surveillance? What if care could preserve both protection and privacy? Discover how Helpany’s radar-based technology is redefining safety — where residents remain unseen, yet always understood.

Helpany is proud to share that it has achieved a remarkable fourfold victory at the prestigious McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The honors include Gold for Innovator of the Year, Gold for Resident Monitoring and Safety, Silver for Falls Prevention, and the coveted Best of Show Award—the competition’s highest distinction.

Falls are one of the most pressing challenges in senior living—and proper documentation is key to both prevention and compliance. This guide outlines the four essential forms every community should use to stay survey-ready and deliver safer, more proactive care.

Senior living is undergoing a transformation. Beyond traditional care, communities are now embracing innovative strategies to keep residents healthier, safer, and more independent. At the core of this change is population health management —an approach that shifts the focus from treating illness to preventing it. By using data, continuous monitoring, and proactive intervention, senior living providers can better understand trends across their resident populations and deliver the right care at the right time. It’s a smarter way to care—one that benefits residents, staff, and the entire community.

This award honors an organization that has created an innovative program — and Helpany’s AI and radar-based solution, PAUL, has proven to be just that.

Scottsdale, AZ, – Westminster Village announced today a significant breakthrough in fall prevention among its residents following the installation of Helpany’s innovative AI and radar-based device PAUL in their senior community. Over three months, Westminster Village has recorded a remarkable 72% reduction in falls, marking a major milestone in resident safety and care.

Falls in senior living communities are becoming a growing strain on local fire departments, diverting critical resources away from true emergencies. With lift-assist calls now surpassing structure fires in some areas, fire crews are spending significant time and money responding to non-injury falls. As the senior population continues to grow, proactive fall prevention strategies are essential to reducing the burden on emergency services and ensuring fire departments remain available for life-threatening situations. Watch our interview with a Deputy Fire Chief (ret.) to learn how falls in senior living communities impact local fire departments and what can be done to prevent them.