Technology makes it possible to live at home longer—even though nothing is perfect

A recent article in Finnish raises an important question: Will help actually arrive when you press the button on the safety wristband?

The reality is that no technology works 100% of the time in our challenging world. Internet connections can falter, power outages are possible, and human factors always play a role. Still, technology provides a level of security that wouldn’t otherwise be available—and enables many people to live independently for longer.

It is also important to recognize the limitations of traditional solutions:

• A safety phone or emergency button requires active action from the user

• As functional ability or cognition declines, the user may not be able to press the button

• An alarm-based model often only reacts after an accident has already occurred

That is why the focus has increasingly shifted to early detection and continuous monitoring.

For example, the Vivago wristband is not just an alarm device—it provides continuous data on functional capacity and circadian rhythms. When changes are detected early, root causes can be identified and addressed before the situation escalates into, for example, an acute medical condition. In addition, an automatic alarm for prolonged immobility provides safety in situations where the user is unable to act on their own.

And when the wristband is no longer a viable solution, the next step can be taken:

• Vivago Sentio AI radar technology detects abnormalities and falls without requiring user input

• The solution works without cameras, respecting privacy

Ultimately, it is not about a single device, but about how technology builds layers of safety around a person.

There is no perfect solution—but current technology makes it possible for more and more people to live safely at home for longer. And that is already a huge step forward.

You can also find a blog post from March on the same topic on our website.