A Wearable Solution for Continuous Health Monitoring and Fall Detection in Elderly Care

Dharma Aryani; Citra Wardani Ardiaty; Muhammad Fikri Aby Thoriq; Khairun Nisa; Norhazlin Khairuddin; Ahmad Fashiha Hastawan

doi:10.31963/intek.v12i1.5742

Authors

Dharma Aryani Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang, Makassar, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6118-0303
Citra Wardani Ardiaty Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang, Makassar, Indonesia
Muhammad Fikri Aby Thoriq Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang, Makassar, Indonesia
Khairun Nisa Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang, Makassar, Indonesia
Norhazlin Khairuddin School of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
Ahmad Fashiha Hastawan National Yunlin University of Sains and Technology, Taiwan, R.O.C.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31963/intek.v12i1.5742

Abstract

Age-related changes in body composition and physical condition reduce functional abilities and increase fall risk in the elderly. Falls can impact oxygen saturation and heart rate, while cardiovascular disease remains prevalent in this population. As aging affects both physical systems and oxygen delivery, monitoring vital signs is essential. This study developed a wristband emergency monitoring device for older adults, featuring an MPU9250 accelerometer for fall detection and a MAX30102 sensor for heart rate and oxygen saturation. The system includes an emergency push button and connects to a Telegram bot for real-time alerts and monitoring. Data is stored in Google Sheets, and the device operates on a rechargeable battery. This solution aims to help families monitor elderly health conditions more efficiently.