Using a Conversational AI to Help Older Adults Prevent Falls at Home

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What this research studies

If you are an older adult or caregiver, this project aims to make fall-prevention guidance more accessible through a friendly chat assistant that works with your routine. It builds on the STEADI framework—screening, assessment, and personalized advice—delivered via an easy-to-use conversational agent. The goal is to reduce fall risk and related injuries by supporting adherence to proven preventive steps in day-to-day life. The approach focuses on scalable, user-friendly deployment in community settings to reach many seniors without heavy in-person resource use.

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Where this research is happening

• Friendi.fi Corporation
  Millbrae, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Kerssens, Chantal M — Friendi.fi Corporation
• Study coordinator: Kerssens, Chantal M

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About this research

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