Smart Beds and Motion Sensors Trialed as Future of Dementia Care
A couple is testing an array of connected devices, including sock sensors and smart bedding, designed to monitor people with dementia.
Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia care technology that includes sensors placed in socks, in their bed, and around their house, according to BBC Health.
The trial is being cited as an example of how such technology could shape the future of dementia care.
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