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Nursing Homes Go High-Tech

Posted by michael on from the I've-fallen-and-I-can't-get-my-LAN-up dept.

mattlary writes "Here's an interesting article about a tracking system being installed in a retirement community. The system can track where residents are anywhere in the campus, and also uses cameras to keep an eye on residents. The community also contains numerous sensors so staff can track residents' activity."

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  1. These Would Be Nice for Home Base Care As Well by mrs+clear+plastic · · Score: 4, Interesting

    My father is in the first stages of
    alzeimers.

    So far, he can still remember where he
    is and how to get back home. He goes
    about his daily walks with no problem.

    However, I can see the day when his alzeimers
    advances to the point where he may not be
    able to find his way back home.

    Would it be nice to have some sort of tracking
    on him so that mom (who is caring for him) can
    find him, or better yet, a device that is plugged
    into his ear that tell him how to get back home
    based on gps and street map information; like;
    'Walk left at the next intersection'; and
    so forth.

    We as a family will be needing something like
    this.

    --
    Cleara