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| A Smart Carpet for Monitoring Safety of Older Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease (Alzheimer's Assocation-funded) |
| We propose a carpet with pressure sensors distributed throughout the floor to be able to “see” the LTC resident’s footsteps, assess their gait, and identify his location. We will detect any falls, detect that the individual has wondered off, and follow them to high risk areas such as their kitchen. This smart carpet will help us identify changes in gait which may be indicative of worsening conditions. |