A Comprehensive Review on Deep Learning Based Fall Detection in Elderly People
Saraswatula Venkata Suryanarayana, Lakshmi H.N, Posimsetti T Chiranjeevi Swamy, D. Bhanu Mahesh · 2025
Elderly people are more vulnerable to falls, which can result in serious injuries, a lower quality of life, and higher medical expenses. Traditional fall detection methods, such as wearable sensors or vision-based systems, face limitations in accuracy, comfort, and practicality. Recent advancements in deep learning have significantly improved fall detection capabilities by leveraging powerful computational models for data analysis and feature extraction. With an emphasis on important methodologies, architectures, and datasets utilized in the area, this paper offers a thorough literature analysis of deep learning-based fall detection strategies. It investigates several deep learning techniques applied to sensor-based and video-based fall detection systems, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), and hybrid models. The review also emphasizes the difficulties encountered in practical application, including data privacy and computing cost, and the need for robust datasets. Finally, future research directions are proposed to address current limitations and improve fall detection systems' dependability and effectiveness for elderly care.