The idea came up at a conference. It has since been implemented at the municipal nursing home Norra Kajen in Sundsvall. These are infrared sensors that are located in the ceiling and that alarm when the residents perform certain movements.
"We are the first in Sweden. I think this is the future," says Ida Amérus, who is in charge of the test.
Prevents falls
The evaluation, which was completed in May, shows a successful result. Falls have decreased by 64 per cent. From 22 cases to 8.
"It feels great. Someone who is already very ill may not be able to recover after falling and here it has decreased by more than half.
"I get help"
Elsie Norberg lives in one of the 20 or so apartments where the technology is being tested. She is listening to an LP with old dance when we arrive. Her head rocks with the pace and she seems happy with the technique that is supposed to prevent falls.
"I think it's good. If I fall, I get help. I like it quite a bit here," she sums up.
In the clip, you get to follow Elsie's room and she and Ida Amérus talk about the benefits of the technology with fall sensors.