Intelligent Biosensors to Monitor Seniors Movements
From: CAST - 12/2006

An Oregon Health & Science University professor recently received $300,000
from Intel Corporation to create new ways of using sensing technology to
detect cognitive impairment and dementia in elderly adults. The technology
may someday help seniors maintain their cognitive abilities and provide added
peace of mind for family members worried about their loved ones health and
well-being. 

Read the entire article at:
http://www.agingtech.org/item.aspx?id=397&CA=0

Links:
Monitoring Mom - As population matures, so do assisted-living technologies
http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/innovation10703.asp

Development of Technologies for Monitoring Health in the Home
http://www.orcatech.org/social_health_monitoring.php

Monitoring and Information Needs of the Elderly
http://www.orcatech.org/information_needs_elderly.php

Data Fusion for Unobtrusive Assessment of Mobility
http://www.orcatech.org/data_fusion_unobtrusive_assessment.php

Monitoring Computer Interactions in the Elderly
http://www.orcatech.org/monitoring_computer_interactions.php

In-Home Motion Sensors Detect Dementia Signs in Elderly
http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Alzheimers/6-07-27-In-HomeMotion.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/07/060727154750.htm

Tech to transform the golden years
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20060302/NEWS/512130474
