Smart technology to help dementia sufferers goes on trial

Trial in the UK to allow dementia patients to remain in their own home...BD

London: As part of a project looking into helping dementia sufferers remain in their own homes for as long as possible, a flat within a Sheltered Housing Scheme in the UK town of Bristol has been converted into a prototype ‘Smart Home’ by APH Limited using KNX technology.

Special sensors have been fitted into the flat that can tell, for example, if the front door is being opened at night.In this particular flat, wireless light switches, motion detectors, speakers and a voice messaging system have been installed.