Davenport SAF-T Systems

27/07/2025

No doubt senior living leaders and nursing home admins already know that falls are bad for business.

But how bad? How about almost $1M/year?*

Learn more about the SAF-T VEST Solution at Davenport SAF-T Systems.

20/06/2025

More news about fatal falls among older adults in the U.S. They continue to increase each year. The SAF-T VEST won't prevent falls, BUT-- it will protect you from devastating injuries if you lose your balance. Learn more at Davenport SAF-T Systems.

Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, and white people account for the vast majority of the deaths

09/05/2024

Why would we put airbags into the
SAF-T VEST?

12/04/2024

Remember "show and tell?" As a public relations consultant, show and tell is my bread and butter. For example a new product pitch almost demands words AND pictures. But what if the product doesn't exist (yet)?

When words fail to paint the picture, get an artist MINNEAPOLIS (April 10, 2024)—We were almost ready to announce our big plan to build wearable, smart technology to reduce terrible injuries from falls. We’d formed our business, Davenport SAF-T Systems. We filed a patent application. And we bega...

29/03/2024

The potential consequences of falling for people 65 and above are real. Let's do everything we can to prevent falls among older adults.

We're doing everything we can to protect them. Can you help us? https://igg.me/at/my-saft-vest/x #/

https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/joe-lieberman-death-fall-elderly-19373851.php

A fall can start and accelerate a decline in health for older people. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

16/03/2024

Still reeling from an amazing night at Walleye Tank! Thanks to all the organizers and to the University of Minnesota Carlson School of ManagementUniversity of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management for such a great event.

Proud to share that Davenport SAF-T Systems got 2ND PLACE after the weigh-in. Thanks to our advisors and collaborators including Kablooe Design! So many amazing pitches by all of the brilliant competitors!

Help us keep the momentum going! https://lnkd.in/g44RY_hB

29/02/2024

Great catch, Dr. Silverman!

If you've been following the blog for a while, odds are you are familiar with the SAF-T vest and Davenport Systems.

29/02/2024

Today, we announce a new way you can Stand Up for Fall Protection. Please share with your friends and family!

Good catch: a wearable technology to reduce injuries from falls and help older adults thrive. | Check out 'Stand up for fall protection' on Indiegogo.

26/02/2024

I recommend this thought-provoking story.

"Everyone loves their own parents. But as a society, we don't value older adults or the people who care for them," said Robert Kramer, 74, co-founder and strategic adviser at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.

Our solution at Davenport SAF-T Systems is designed to keep older adults safe from injury if they fall. Not just our own parents. Everyone’s parents. As a society, shouldn’t this be a shared priority?

Because we do.

The pandemic was a wake-up call on how we care for older adults

23/02/2024

COMING SOON:
Learn how you can help us reach our next Davenport SAF-T Systems milestone! (Hint: there are some perks involved, too!)

17/01/2024

Get caught up on our work at Davenport SAF-T Systems to reduce devastating injuries from falls. Thanks to reporter Alexandra Sego at Minne Inno for her interest!

Falls are a common but serious risk for seniors. Minneapolis startup Davenport Saf-T Systems wants to protect them with clothing that inflates like an automobile's airbag.

01/12/2023

A gentle push, an engineering milestone...and a final chance!

https://davenportsaftsystems.com/a-saf-t-vest-milestone/