Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association, is "the most common form of dementia." The term is generally used for conditions that are so severe they can already impede with the patient's daily life. The Association has also pointed out that this disease makes up 60 to 80 percent of all cases of dementia.
It is truly sad and heart-wrenching to see people suffering from the condition.
There's a piece of good news for the family of patients with Alzheimer's disease though: thanks to sensors, their loved ones are now given the chance to stay at their own homes - safely.
In an article that was published by the CNN.com, which was cited by the website BayouBuzz.com, these sensors allow Alzheimer's patients to stay for a longer period of time in their own homes, since the devices are connected to home tech representatives who then provide assistance to those suffering from the disease.
Aside from this, the sensors are also made in such a way that they can track various activities being conducted by the person wearing it. They can also turn unused appliances off, as well as, detect any form of flooding in or around the house of the patient.
It was also reported by both websites that the motion sensor has the capability to monitor an Alzheimer's disease patient's eating as well as sleeping habits.
SmartThings is one of the companies to thank for such beneficial and useful adult care products. These smart-home technology devices, which are simply worn by a patient suffering from Alzheimer's disease or any other form of dementia, provides these individuals with a way to somehow enjoy being independent once again.
Aside from the key functions and aspects of the SmartThings motion sensors, these devices, according to CNN.com, can also be looped in with other parts of a home, such as smart plugs, surveillance cameras, door locks, and smart thermostats.
