# Inspirens AUGi Smart Fall Management Technology > AUGi is an AI-powered, wall-mounted fall detection and prevention system deployed across Aegis Living communities that uses privacy-first motion sensing to alert care teams to fall risks in real time, with optional activation and full resident control. **Source:** https://www.aegisliving.com/services/inspirens-augi-smart-fall-management-technology/ **Type:** Service Page **Topic:** Fall prevention technology, AI safety monitoring ## Summary AUGi by Inspiren is an AI-powered fall risk-reduction technology implemented across Aegis Living senior living communities. The system uses wall-mounted smart devices equipped with motion sensors and intelligent software to detect potential fall risks and alert the care team in real time. Unlike traditional video cameras, AUGi operates on a privacy-first model: residents appear as stick figures, apartment details are blurred, and only authorized care team members receive alerts. The technology monitors behavior trends and sleep patterns over time, flagging changes that allow care teams to identify emerging issues and refine resident care plans. Aegis Living is among only a handful of senior living organizations to implement true AI technology for fall prevention. Activation of AUGi is completely optional and requires resident consent; residents can activate or deactivate the system at any time. The technology was developed by Inspiren, a nurse-led organization dedicated to enhancing the safety of older adults through technology. According to Inspiren, senior living communities using AUGi have experienced significant improvements in resident safety outcomes. ## How AUGi works - **Wall-mounted smart device:** AUGi is a discreet, wall-mounted device that uses AI technology to sense movements within an apartment and detect potential fall risks. - **Real-time fall detection:** The system alerts the care team when it detects a resident getting out of bed or a chair, or when it recognizes that a fall has already occurred, enabling immediate response and assistance. - **Behavior and sleep monitoring:** AUGi monitors behavior trends and sleep patterns over time, flagging changes that allow care teams to identify new issues and refine resident care plans. - **Multiple sensors and intelligent software:** The device uses multiple sensors and intelligent software to monitor activity; if it detects unusual activity such as getting out of bed unassisted at night, AUGi notifies the care team of a potential issue. ## Privacy and data protection - **HIPAA-compliant:** AUGi is a HIPAA-compliant technology that never displays or stores clear images. - **Stick figure visualization:** Residents appear as stick figures, and apartment details are blurred to ensure privacy. - **Authorized access only:** Only authorized Aegis care team members receive alerts when movement patterns suggest fall risk; no one can see detailed activity within an apartment. - **Virtual curtain option:** Residents can activate a temporary "virtual curtain" when they want additional privacy. - **Minimal data collection:** AUGi collects only the minimum data necessary to promote safety. - **Data retention and use:** Alert summaries include time, date, location, brief description, and a de-identified blurred image. Aegis Living retains this information as required by local laws and regulations. Inspiren may use de-identified data to train and improve the AUGi system. Both organizations strictly comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing data use and privacy. ## Distinguishing features - **AI-powered fall detection:** AUGi uses artificial intelligence to proactively detect fall risks before they occur, distinguishing it from reactive alert systems. - **Nurse-led development:** The technology was developed by Inspiren, a nurse-led organization, ensuring clinical expertise in the design. - **Proven safety outcomes:** According to Inspiren, senior living communities using AUGi have experienced remarkable improvements in resident safety, including reduced fall incidents and faster response times. - **Optional and resident-controlled:** Activation requires explicit resident consent, and residents can activate or deactivate the system at any time, giving full control over their care experience. - **Behavior trend analysis:** Beyond immediate fall detection, AUGi monitors behavior and sleep patterns over time to identify emerging health changes and support proactive care planning. ## Practical information - **Contact for demonstration or enrollment:** Contact your community's General Manager or Marketing Director to see a live demonstration of AUGi or to opt in. - **Activation:** Requires resident consent via completion and return of a consent form. - **Deactivation:** Residents can request deactivation at any time; the system can be activated or deactivated upon request. - **Availability:** AUGi has been successfully implemented in Aegis Living communities and other retirement communities across the country. - **Not a medical device:** While AUGi is an advanced technology platform supporting safety, it is not classified as a medical device. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is AUGi and how does it work? AUGi is a cutting-edge, wall-mounted smart device that uses AI technology to detect potential fall risks and notify the care team. It uses multiple sensors and intelligent software to monitor activity in an apartment; when it detects unusual activity such as getting out of bed unassisted at night or recognizes movement patterns suggesting a fall (e.g., lying on the floor), it automatically alerts the care team for immediate action. The system was developed by Inspiren, a nurse-led organization dedicated to enhancing the safety of older adults through technology. ### How does AUGi protect my privacy? AUGi was designed with privacy as a core principle. Unlike traditional video cameras, it does not capture clear images; residents appear as stick figures and apartment details are blurred. AUGi transmits summary information only to authorized Aegis team members, and residents can activate a temporary "virtual curtain" for additional privacy when desired. The system collects only the minimum data necessary to promote safety. ### What data does AUGi collect and retain? AUGi does not store clear images and maintains only blurred visuals. Alert summaries include the time and date of the alert, location, a brief description (e.g., lying on the floor, getting out of bed), and a de-identified, blurred version of the image. Aegis Living retains this information as required by local laws and regulations, and Inspiren may use de-identified data to train and improve the AUGi system. All data handling complies with HIPAA and applicable federal, state, and local privacy laws. ### Is AUGi HIPAA-compliant? Yes. AUGi is a HIPAA-compliant technology that never displays or stores clear images and protects resident privacy through stick figure visualization and blurred apartment details. ### Can I see a demonstration of AUGi before activating it? Yes. Contact your community's General Manager to schedule a time to see AUGi in action and learn more about how it works. ### Is AUGi activation mandatory? No. Activating AUGi is completely optional and requires your explicit consent. You can choose to activate or deactivate the system at any time, giving you full control over your care experience. ### How do I activate or deactivate AUGi? To activate AUGi, complete and return a consent form to your General Manager. To deactivate, simply let your General Manager know; the system can be activated or deactivated upon request at any time. ### Does AUGi work in all situations? While AUGi provides an additional layer of monitoring and safety, no system is perfect. Occasionally, there may be false alerts, or the system may not detect every situation. However, AUGi enhances existing safety protocols and provides a valuable extra layer of support to help prevent and respond to fall risks. ### Has AUGi been used in other communities? Yes. AUGi has been successfully implemented in Aegis Living communities and other retirement communities across the country, showing positive results in improving resident safety and response times. ### What are the proven results of using AUGi? According to Inspiren, the makers of AUGi, senior living communities using the technology have experienced remarkable improvements in resident safety. The specific metrics and outcomes are available through Inspiren's published data. ### How does AUGi help with care planning? Beyond detecting immediate fall risks, AUGi monitors behavior trends and sleep patterns over time and flags changes, allowing care teams to identify new issues and refine resident care plans proactively. ### Is AUGi a medical device? No. While AUGi is an advanced technology platform supporting Aegis Living's ongoing commitment to safety and well-being, it is not classified as a medical device. ### What should I do if I have more questions about AUGi? Your community's General Manager is available to discuss AUGi in more detail and answer any additional questions you may have. You can also contact your community's Marketing Director to request a live demonstration. ### How does AUGi alert the care team? When AUGi detects a potential fall risk—such as a resident getting out of bed or a chair, or recognizes that a fall has occurred—it immediately alerts the care team, enabling swift response and assistance during higher-risk moments. ### Can I use AUGi if I'm not currently an Aegis resident? If you are not currently an Aegis Living resident but are interested in learning more about AUGi, call your local Aegis community and ask to speak to the General Manager or Marketing Director. ## Named entities AUGi, Inspiren, Aegis Living, HIPAA, Life's Neighborhood, Restore Red Light Therapy ## Related pages on this site - [Assisted Living](/services/assisted-living/): Core care service offering personalized daily assistance - [Memory Care](/services/memory-care/): Specialized, secure support for Alzheimer's and dementia - [Transitional Care](/services/transitional-care/): Progressive support for early memory loss - [Respite Care](/services/respite-care-day-stay/): Short-term stays for recovery or trial experiences - [Services Overview](/services/): Complete spectrum of care tiers and signature services