# Senior Diagnosis Devices The 'Cord' Could Replace the Active Stand Test to Keep Seniors Safe By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-test References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/05/30/wearable-tech-for-fallers/) The 'Cord' is a device that works to provide healthcare professionals with the ability to replace the active stand test for seniors to see how well they are in terms of their [balance and overall health](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ondemand-assessment). The 'Cord' device works by incorporating an arm cuff and finger cuff that can be used to collect data and present the information to healthcare professionals at a much quicker pace. The information is presented cleanly and accurately in order to help diagnosis's be performed quicker and with more information behind them. The 'Cord' works to be a [preventative device that can detect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-prevention-technology) if a patient is symptomatic for a particular ailment that could impair their ability to stay grounded in order to prevent problems down the road. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Senior Health Monitoring:** The 'Cord' device is just one example of a growing trend in health technology designed to track and monitor the health of older adults. - **Remote Healthcare Monitoring:** The 'Cord' device is part of a growing trend towards remote healthcare monitoring, providing medical professionals with a fast and convenient way to collect and analyze healthcare data. - **AI-powered Diagnostics:** The 'Cord' device represents the emergence of a new wave of AI-powered diagnostics that will help healthcare providers to deliver faster, more accurate diagnoses. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare Technology:** The 'Cord' device and other similar health technologies have the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry by providing doctors and nurses with new tools to monitor and diagnose patients. - **Medical Device Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of medical devices could find new business opportunities by developing and marketing a range of innovative health monitoring devices, like the 'Cord'. - **Elder Care Services:** The 'Cord' device and related technologies have applications for many different areas of elder care, offering opportunities for businesses that provide home-based care, telemedicine, or retirement communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Senior-Focused Waist-Worn Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-sensor1.md) - [Senior-Focused Wearable Health Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carepredict.md) - [Fall Risk Assessment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-risk-assessment-tool.md) - [AI-Driven Fall Detection Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-detection-system.md) - [Mobile Healthcare Exam Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-medical-device.md) - [Connected Walking Support Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stride-senze.md) - [Remote Rehab Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rehab-solutions.md) - [Remote Wellness Monitoring Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caregiver-aware.md) - [Wi-Fi Elder Care Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-wireless-ai.md)