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HKBN : Unveils First Gerontechnology Solution to Transform Elderly Home Care Introducing Hong Kong’s First Wireless Home Emergency Safety Bell with Fall Detection
HKBN : Unveils First Gerontechnology Solution to Transform Elderly Home Care Introducing Hong Kong’s First Wireless Home Emergency Safety Bell with Fall
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[{"type":"text","content":"Press releaseHKBN Unveils First Gerontechnology Solution to Transform Elderly Home CareIntroducing Hong Kong's First Wireless Home Emergency Safety Bell with Fall Detection(Hong Kong - 8 July 2025) Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (\"HKBN\") proudly enters the gerontechnology market with the launch of its innovative new brand \"Elder Buddy\". In collaboration with Familyguard Association Limited (\"Familyguard Association\"), HKBN launches Hong Kong's first smart elderly care solution - integrating a wireless home emergency safety bell with advanced mmWave radar fall detection technology. This innovation sets a new standard that addresses the needs of Hong Kong's rapidly ageing population, enhancing elderly independence and alleviating caregiver stress.Technology Empowers Elderly Care, Solving Critical Needs\n With Hong Kong's elderly population aged 65 and over projected to reach 31% by 2034*, concerns about elderly home safety are more urgent than ever.\n Traditional emergency alarms rely on manual activation, often delaying help if a fall leaves someone immobile or unconscious. HKBN and Familyguard Association's \"Love Leader Wireless Home Emergency Safety Bell with Fall Detection System\" represents a technological leap forward, automatically detecting falls to trigger emergency alerts without user intervention.Elinor Shiu, HKBN Chief Executive Officer - Residential Solutions, stated: \"The birth of 'Elder Buddy' represents a breakthrough in HKBN's integration of technology into elderly care. Going forward, we will collaborate with industry leaders to accelerate the adoption of gerontechnology, lower technical barriers, and expand our solution with AI-driven analytics and smart devices - all supported by Familyguard Association's 24/7 support centre to protect the elderly.\"Nicola Chan, Director and Chief Operating Officer, Familyguard Association Limited, said: \"We understand the vital role of home safety bells in safeguarding the elderly. This collaboration with HKBN combines our deep care expertise with innovative technology, raising the bar for home safety. We're thrilled to seize this opportunity to further enhance our emergency safety bell, ensuring more elderly people can live securely and independently at home.\"Smart Elderly Care Solution Features\n Fall Detection System\n \n Uses high-frequency mmWave radar tec...