{"id":2748,"date":"2023-05-15T09:41:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T09:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alcleanscarpet.site\/Weatherby\/2023\/05\/15\/wearable-technology-and-dementia\/"},"modified":"2023-06-08T05:08:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T05:08:49","slug":"wearable-technology-and-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alcleanscarpet.site\/Weatherby\/wearable-technology-and-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Wearable Technology and Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Teenager Kenneth Shinozuka knew that he wanted to find a way to alleviate the fear his family felt when his grandfather wandered away from his home. His grandfather lives with Alzheimer\u2019s disease and wandering is a behavior affecting many patients in all stages of the disease. Statistics cited by the Alzheimer\u2019s Association reveal that 45% of wanderers will be found dead if they are not found within the first 24 hours. Wandering might appear aimless, but typically occurs when patients feel that they have a sense of purpose to travel to a specific location or away from an environment that they find upsetting. What can be done when a \u201clife line\u201d button is simply not pushed?<\/p>\n<p>Shinozuka created a sensor that is affixed to a patient\u2019s sock. This sensor detects pressure applied by body weight, and then sends wireless alerts to a caregiver\u2019s smartphone device. \u00a0Shinozuka\u2019s story has proven captivating and he\u2019s been given national attention. His invention won him $50,000 at the 2014 Google Science Fair. He was also honored by President Obama a couple of weeks ago at the White House Science Fair. At 16 years old, Kenneth Shinozuka is a leader of his generation, proving that the Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia community includes members of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Shinozuka\u2019s idea has evolved into the company SafeWander\u2122. The product is expected to include the sensor, transmitter, and application for smartphone. The stated goals of SafeWander\u2122 include protecting the safety of patients and relieving overall caregiver burden. The system is currently in a beta test stage in residential care facilities. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.safewander.com\/\">http:\/\/www.safewander.com\/.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another product, called Smart Sole\u2122, outlines intended use for dementia patients, as well as other populations of people that may wander, such as Autism and Traumatic Brain Injury patients. The Smart Sole\u2122 consists of a pair of insoles to be placed in a patient\u2019s shoe. It is also compatible with smartphones via its own unique application.\u00a0 The SmartSole\u2122 is GPS or Bluetooth enabled. The cost of the SmartSole\u2122 is listed on its website as $299.00. The online tracking and alerts plan is listed at $29.95 per month. Platinum concierge service which includes live operator assistance is also offered at $49.95 per month. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gpssmartsole.com\/\">http:\/\/www.gpssmartsole.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Alzheimer\u2019s Association has also recognized a need for a device that can track a wandering patient. Their product is called Comfort Zone\u00ae. Its website describes it as a web-based location management service. It allows caregivers to establish a preset zone and the caregivers then receive automated alerts whenever a patient has travelled beyond those perimeters. Tracking devices can be placed in a pocket, purse, or vehicle. They also offer a Comfort Zone Check-In\u00ae option in which includes an on-demand \u201cfind me\u201d function and scheduled location alerts for the caregivers. Devices supplied range from $99 to $199 and incremental location service updates can range from $14.99 to $49.99 per month. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/alz.org\/comfortzone\/\">http:\/\/alz.org\/comfortzone\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At Weatherby &amp; Associates, we understand that caring for a loved one with dementia can provoke a great deal of worry. Consider exploring new technology like the examples outlined above to help increase your loved one\u2019s overall safety. As a life care planning law firm, we are here to help you live well. Please call us if you have any questions at 860-769-6938.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/weatherby-associates.com\/wearable-technology-<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teenager Kenneth Shinozuka knew that he wanted to find a way to alleviate the fear his family felt when his grandfather wandered away from his home. 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