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Design and Analysis for Fall Detection System Simplification

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Leveraging Multimodal Large Language Models for Fall Risk Reduction in Older Adults in the Home: Proposed Model

Justin Do¹, Vivaswat Suresh², Lily Zhang¹

¹Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut St., Basement Vault, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States, 1 4084718003, 1 2154841949.

|May 13, 2026

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This study shows that multimodal large language models can identify fall risks in older adults and suggest safe home modifications. This technology offers a new way to deliver personalized fall prevention advice.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Artificial Intelligence
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Falls are a major health risk for older adults, leading to injury and reduced independence.
Current fall prevention strategies often lack personalization and accessibility.
Technology, particularly AI, offers potential for innovative solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and evaluate a novel model using natively multimodal large language models (MLLMs) for fall risk identification.
To assess the capability of MLLMs in generating personalized, actionable advice and visual modifications for home environments to prevent falls.
To improve the accessibility and impact of fall prevention strategies for older adults.

Main Methods:

Development of a novel model design incorporating natively multimodal large language models.

Keywords:

LLM fall risk image generation large language model multimodal older adults

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Utilizing the model to identify potential fall risks within older adults' living spaces.

Generating visualizations of recommended home modifications for fall risk reduction.

Conducting a pilot rating study to assess the safety and actionability of the generated advice and edits.

Main Results:

The study demonstrated that MLLMs can generate safe and actionable advice to mitigate fall risks in older adults' homes.
MLLMs successfully produced realistic visual edits of home environments based on original images, illustrating recommended modifications.
The generated advice and visualizations were found to be relevant for personalized fall prevention.

Conclusions:

Multimodal large language models present a promising avenue for enhancing personalized fall prevention strategies.
This approach has the potential to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of fall risk advice for older adults.
Further clinical testing and comparison are necessary to validate and refine this innovative technological application.