Evermind, Lively (see ApplySci April, 2013 and November, 2014), and BeClose are sensor systems allowing remote caregiver monitoring — part of a growing genre of technologies helping seniors age in place.
Evermind detects when appliances are switched on and off, and sends messages to caregivers through the day. It also sends alerts when changes in activity could be cause for concern. BeClose and Lively’s motion sensors also monitor daily activity, and can send alerts about falls, missed medication, and other custom parameters. Lively can be integrated with an emergency response system.
As the population ages, and society recognizes the need for a dignified existence for the elderly, these technologies will continue to proliferate.
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