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Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, with more than 14 million—about 1 in 4—reporting a fall each year, according to the CDC. Helpany’s Paul, a radar- and AI-powered fall prevention system that operates without cameras or microphones, shows those numbers aren’t inevitable. By enabling caregivers to intervene before a fall occurs, Paul is reshaping safety and dignity in senior care. And at this year’s McKnight’s Tech Awards, Paul didn’t just stand out—it swept the field.
The McKnight’s Tech Awards are one of the industry’s leading benchmarks for innovation in senior care, spotlighting technologies that measurably improve safety, efficiency, and quality of life for older adults.
Paul Earned The Following Awards:
- Gold for Innovator of the Year
- Gold for Resident Monitoring and Safety
- Silver for Falls Prevention
- Best of Show, the event’s top honor
“Of course we’re honored to receive these awards, but what truly matters are the lives behind the numbers,” said Eugenie Nicoud, Co-Founder and COO at Helpany. “At Fellowship Square Mesa, for example, falls dropped by 70% in just two months. This isn’t just about technology—it’s about giving caregivers the support they need to prevent accidents and keep residents safe and independent. What sets Paul apart is that it achieves this in a fully privacy-preserving way, so dignity is never compromised. For us, the real reward isn’t the recognition—it’s knowing residents are safer and caregivers are empowered to do what they do best: care for people.”
Falls are the leading cause of injury and hospitalization for older adults according to the National Council on Aging, yet most communities still rely on reactive solutions—pull cords, wearables, or cameras—that are either ineffective or compromise privacy and dignity. Paul takes a smarter approach: using AI and radar to understand how each individual moves, in a way that fully preserves privacy. Because every person is unique, Paul recognizes subtle changes and provides caregivers with meaningful insights that help identify residents at risk, detect early declines in well-being, and catch the warning signs that can lead to a fall for example.
The impact is tangible. At Fellowship Square in Mesa, Arizona, Paul was installed across every assisted living, memory care and independent living apartment, cutting falls by 70% in two months, eliminating nighttime falls during the trial period, and reducing ER visits. Care teams also gained back 500 hours per caregiver annually by eliminating unnecessary checks and documentation, allowing more time for direct resident care.
Across 10 senior living communities in case studies—serving more than 2,000 residents—Paul has consistently delivered measurable results: improved safety, more efficient caregiving, and greater overall well-being.
Some impressive findings include:
- Falls have been reduced by as much as up to 72% within weeks of deployment.
- In multiple communities, zero nighttime falls were reported during the study period.
- Caregivers have gained back an average of 21% more time with residents—without communities needing to add staff.
- In just three months, Paul enabled over 1,160 proactive interventions, turning invisible risks into early action.
- Communities have reported up to $200,000 in annual savings, driven by fewer ER visits and smarter staffing.
- In some cases, 911 calls have been reduced by as much as 80%.
“These results are just the beginning,” Nicoud said. “We believe AI will redefine how the entire senior care industry operates—moving from reactive, crisis-driven responses to proactive, preventive care. Our vision is straightforward: a future where every resident lives with safety and dignity, and every caregiver has the tools and time to provide the kind of care they always wanted to deliver.”
Helpany is poised for rapid growth as it expands its award-winning technology across senior living communities nationwide. The company is scaling deployments and deepening partnerships with forward-thinking providers. “Our vision is laser-focused,” Nicoud said. “We want Paul to become the standard of care, across every level of senior living. The goal is a safer, smarter, and more dignified future for older adults everywhere.”
Learn more at helpany.com.
About Helpany
Based in San Francisco and Switzerland, Helpany Inc. is transforming resident care and fall prevention in long-term care facilities with its AI-based motion monitoring radar device “Paul.” Each year, there are 4 million falls in long-term care facilities, with 1 million of these being preventable. Paul monitors residents’ well-being and helps detect potential fall risks and health issues without compromising privacy or dignity. This can significantly reduce falls and associated costs while improving overall well-being. Helpany is available immediately for senior communities throughout the U.S. For more information on Helpany, see www.helpany.com.
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