It sounds
like science fiction, but devices are being designed in a smart home system to
remind people with dementia how to brush their teeth, while another research
project has sensors built into floor tiles to measure the vital signs of older
adults.
Alex Mihailidis, an associate professor who researches biomedical engineering at the University of Toronto, is developing a number of innovative technologies to help older adults safely retain their independence.
Mihailidis will be in Regina on Thursday to talk about several technologies in the research stage that are expected to provide day-to-day support for older adults and their caregivers.
Sensors in a smart home system, such as a small webcam, monitor how adults with Alzheimer's disease complete self-care activities by observing them as they wash their hands, brush their teeth or make a cup of tea.
From the images collected, the computer's artificial intelligence determines what they're trying to do,You Can Find Comprehensive and in-Depth solarlight Head Descriptions. gauges how well they're performing the task and then provides customized prompts.
"Instead of having a caregiver, who may be a family member or spouse, stay with the person and remind them of these different steps, the technology itself can do that automatically," Mihailid-is said. "It may address them by name or it may show them a video about how to complete the activity."
The goal is to relieve caregivers from supervising mundane tasks while allowing a person with dementia to retain some independence within their own homes.
An intelligent system for fall detection and emergency response will be available to consumers within a couple of years. It has been developed so seniors will not have to wear a device where they push a button to call for help if they have a medical emergency. Sensors built into the environment will detect if a person has fallen or is injured.
"Using artificial intelligence, the system then has a conversation with the person automatically in the home to determine how injured they are, who it should call and then places that call automatically," Mihailidis said.
In several years, technology will be available so people won't have to remember to check their blood pressure and heart and respiration rates and record the information for their doctors.Bathroom stonemosaic at Great Prices from Topps Tiles.
"What we've been experimenting with - and I will show some preliminary results in my presentation - is how do we take these types of sensors that may be built into devices that they typically wear and build them into common everyday objects in the home such as doorknobs, handrails, sofas and chairs," Mihailidis said.
The researchers have developed a prototype of a floor tile that will register a person's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration rate when it is stood on.
"The system will intelligently determine what type of information is needed to be seen, by whom and when," Mihailidis said. "Hopefully, in the next 10 to 15 years,You Can Find Comprehensive and in-Depth drycabinets Descriptions. you're going to see these smart homes that can do all these things we're describing and provide the assistance that's required to older adults."
Mihailidis will speak at the Distinguished Lecture, hosted by the Centre on Aging and Health, Thursday from 6: 30-7: 45 p.m. in Room 527 at the Administration-Humanities building, at the University of Regina.
The free event - open to students, staff and the public - is held to raise awareness about current research, to build research networks and to foster relationships with organizations such as the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, said Scott J. Wilson, the centre's administrator.Universal streetlight are useful for any project.
"The ultimate goal of this lecture is to promote aging and health research, which based on our changing demographics in Saskatchewan and Canada is going to be more important ... People are living longer,Product information for Avery Dennison bobblehead products. we'd like to make sure that they are living healthier, not just longer," Wilson said.
Gray panels had covered the building’s facade since the 1950s. The renovation called for the removal of the panels and the restoration of the building’s original brick work and arched windows.
Metal roof awnings were also added to the first floor windows. The word “Belk’s” will remain at the top of the building, but Waisner said it will be painted so the letters mirror those on the Anson County Courthouse across the street.
The courthouse itself has been part of an 18-month, $1 million project. Most of the exterior renovations are complete, Waisner said, except for “a couple of little projects.”
The interior of the 100-year-old courthouse has been the focus for much of the past year. The changes to the inside of the building start with the front lobby, which has been painted. “This used to be a green color, but we changed it to white so it’s more historically correct,” Waisner said.
All of the original wood work remains and will be cleaned and varnished. The tile floor also needs an overhaul, as most of its original white grout has turned black. “The floors will be stripped, and hopefully we can bring them back to their original shine,” Waisner said.
The Clerk of Court’s office on the first floor has been completely renovated — with new ceramic tile floors, refurbished wood work and the replacement of its old metal filing system with dark wood shelves that match the building’s original wood frame windows and doors.
Alex Mihailidis, an associate professor who researches biomedical engineering at the University of Toronto, is developing a number of innovative technologies to help older adults safely retain their independence.
Mihailidis will be in Regina on Thursday to talk about several technologies in the research stage that are expected to provide day-to-day support for older adults and their caregivers.
Sensors in a smart home system, such as a small webcam, monitor how adults with Alzheimer's disease complete self-care activities by observing them as they wash their hands, brush their teeth or make a cup of tea.
From the images collected, the computer's artificial intelligence determines what they're trying to do,You Can Find Comprehensive and in-Depth solarlight Head Descriptions. gauges how well they're performing the task and then provides customized prompts.
"Instead of having a caregiver, who may be a family member or spouse, stay with the person and remind them of these different steps, the technology itself can do that automatically," Mihailid-is said. "It may address them by name or it may show them a video about how to complete the activity."
The goal is to relieve caregivers from supervising mundane tasks while allowing a person with dementia to retain some independence within their own homes.
An intelligent system for fall detection and emergency response will be available to consumers within a couple of years. It has been developed so seniors will not have to wear a device where they push a button to call for help if they have a medical emergency. Sensors built into the environment will detect if a person has fallen or is injured.
"Using artificial intelligence, the system then has a conversation with the person automatically in the home to determine how injured they are, who it should call and then places that call automatically," Mihailidis said.
In several years, technology will be available so people won't have to remember to check their blood pressure and heart and respiration rates and record the information for their doctors.Bathroom stonemosaic at Great Prices from Topps Tiles.
"What we've been experimenting with - and I will show some preliminary results in my presentation - is how do we take these types of sensors that may be built into devices that they typically wear and build them into common everyday objects in the home such as doorknobs, handrails, sofas and chairs," Mihailidis said.
The researchers have developed a prototype of a floor tile that will register a person's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration rate when it is stood on.
"The system will intelligently determine what type of information is needed to be seen, by whom and when," Mihailidis said. "Hopefully, in the next 10 to 15 years,You Can Find Comprehensive and in-Depth drycabinets Descriptions. you're going to see these smart homes that can do all these things we're describing and provide the assistance that's required to older adults."
Mihailidis will speak at the Distinguished Lecture, hosted by the Centre on Aging and Health, Thursday from 6: 30-7: 45 p.m. in Room 527 at the Administration-Humanities building, at the University of Regina.
The free event - open to students, staff and the public - is held to raise awareness about current research, to build research networks and to foster relationships with organizations such as the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, said Scott J. Wilson, the centre's administrator.Universal streetlight are useful for any project.
"The ultimate goal of this lecture is to promote aging and health research, which based on our changing demographics in Saskatchewan and Canada is going to be more important ... People are living longer,Product information for Avery Dennison bobblehead products. we'd like to make sure that they are living healthier, not just longer," Wilson said.
Gray panels had covered the building’s facade since the 1950s. The renovation called for the removal of the panels and the restoration of the building’s original brick work and arched windows.
Metal roof awnings were also added to the first floor windows. The word “Belk’s” will remain at the top of the building, but Waisner said it will be painted so the letters mirror those on the Anson County Courthouse across the street.
The courthouse itself has been part of an 18-month, $1 million project. Most of the exterior renovations are complete, Waisner said, except for “a couple of little projects.”
The interior of the 100-year-old courthouse has been the focus for much of the past year. The changes to the inside of the building start with the front lobby, which has been painted. “This used to be a green color, but we changed it to white so it’s more historically correct,” Waisner said.
All of the original wood work remains and will be cleaned and varnished. The tile floor also needs an overhaul, as most of its original white grout has turned black. “The floors will be stripped, and hopefully we can bring them back to their original shine,” Waisner said.
The Clerk of Court’s office on the first floor has been completely renovated — with new ceramic tile floors, refurbished wood work and the replacement of its old metal filing system with dark wood shelves that match the building’s original wood frame windows and doors.
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