University of Missouri researchers are developing a sensor network between home and hospital to provide integrated care for the elderly. The system differs from others in its ability to streamline ...

A wireless sensor system used to monitor elderly people at assisted living facilities and at home is helping to detect illness and keep them out of the hospital. The technology, developed by employees ...

Many seniors want to age in place and stay at home as long as possible. Families want that too, but safety becomes a real concern when someone lives alone. A medical alert system was once just a ...

BeClose is a small but interesting start-up in Tysons Corner, Virginia. They make home monitoring systems for the elderly, allowing them to stay at home even when they may be fragile or lack motility.

More than 32,000 Mesa County residents are over the age of 65, and a local business is offering a device to help families ...

The phrase “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up” was made famous by a TV commercial showing an elderly woman who lived alone, had fallen down, and had no way to summon help. Many older people want to live ...

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed eNightLog, a multi-function nighttime monitoring system for elderly with dementia, to track their respiration and activities in bed for ...

Americans are growing older, fast. In 2000, people 65 and over made up 12 percent of the population, and by 2030, that number is expected to climb to 19 percent. As a result, “elderly monitoring” ...

The Bed Monitoring System Market is expected to grow from USD 1.3 billion in 2019 to USD 1.9 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period. The Bed Monitoring System Market is expected ...

“IF I ever need to go to a nursing home, kill me first.” That was what my mother had said to my brother and me from time immemorial. Of course, we never carried out her wish, but at 98 her mind still ...

Evermind is a good idea for children who want to ensure their parents are following their usual routines, but there are a lot of things it can’t do. People with children often experience a role ...

In light of Elder Abuse Awareness Month and especially during this heat, it’s important to remember to monitor your loved ones that may be more prone to dehydration: the elderly. “Usually around ...