Project launches to monitor seniors at home
By HME News Staff
Updated 12:23 PM CST, Thu December 16, 2021
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Researchers at the University of Missouri will use a $2 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to install in-home sensors that detect falls and monitor the movement, sleep quality and vital signs of older adults. “Our goal is to use sensors to monitor older adults who are struggling with health conditions that limit their ability to perform various daily tasks, which may include cooking, gardening, walking the dog or grocery shopping,” said Rachel Profitt, an assistant professor in the MU School of Health Professions and principal investigator on the project. “The sensors will be able to detect falls and movement, as well as measure heart rate, respiration rate and sleep quality. By tracking trends, we can notice if there is an abnormality, which can lead to discussions about possible interventions.” Data from the sensors will be monitored by a care team, including occupational therapists, nurses and social workers.
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