This founder was worried about his mother slipping — so he created sensors to detect falls

Falls are common for older people living semi-independently. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they’re the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 and up. On average, about 10% of these falls are serious, requiring medical attention. Yet many fall victims don’t get the treatment they need.

George Netscher, a software developer by training, watched his grandmother and aunt, both of whom had Alzheimer’s, struggle to avoid falls. Worried that his mother might also develop the disease, Netscher founded a tech…