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Article: HEALTH-MONITORING SYSTEM HELPS MAINTAIN OLDER ADULTS' WELL-BEING
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- The Hindustan Times
- Article date:
- January 7, 2009
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Washington, Jan. 07 -- (ANI): Many older adults want to remain active and independent for as long as possible. Now, researchers from University of Missouri suggest that installing health monitoring system can help keep check on the health of the elderly and ensure their privacy.
They insist that motion sensor networks installed in seniors' homes can detect changes in behaviour and physical activity, including walking and sleeping patterns.
And early identification of these changes can prompt health care interventions that can delay or prevent serious health events.
During the "aging in place" study, the research team ...