Project Summary/Abstract. Over 85% of Missouri is rural and individuals in these rural areas are older and have reduced access to regular healthcare as compared to individuals living in urban areas of Missouri. Those with disabilities, particularly older adults, are at higher risk for contracting COVID-19. There is a critical need to reduce disability and […]
Agency: NIH
Development and Acceptability of an Ambient In-Home Activity Assessment Tool for Stroke
Specific Aims. Development and Acceptability of an Ambient In-Home Activity Assessment Tool for Stroke Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States [1]. Every year, approximately 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke [1]. Due to advances in acute neurological care, nearly 85% survive and many live with the […]
Customized Health Alerts and Consumer-Centered Interfaces Using In-Home and Wearable Sensors
Sensing technologies hold enormous potential for early detection of health changes that can dramatically affect the aging experience. Embedded health assessment can enable functional independence, improve self-management of chronic or acute conditions, and thus, improve quality of life
Intelligent Sensor System for Early Illness Alerts in Senior Housing
In this randomized controlled study, we are investigating and refining health alerts produced by environmentally-embedded in-home sensor networks designed to detect early signs of health change and functional decline in older adults, the keys to successful intervention.
Automated Activity Analysis for Eldercare
Our objective is to explore new information technologies to assist the independent living of elderly people and enhance their quality of life at home, while utilizing the time and attention of caregivers and eldercare specialists in the highest efficiency.