Home Guardian Introduces Sensor System for Elderly
From: Rehab Management - Rehab Today - 04/07/2008

Home Guardian, Charlottesville, VA, introduces a suite of sensors that
monitor the health status of seniors in their homes while allowing caregivers
to focus on providing needed care. 

The system was developed by researchers at the University of Virginia's
Medical Automation Research Center (MARC) in partnership with The Evangelical
Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and the Volunteers of America (VOA) National
Services.  

The researchers report that in controlled studies conducted by The
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and the VOA National Services,
the use of the sensors reduced the cost of care by 75%, increased the
participants' feelings of safety and security, and enabled caregivers to have
less job-related stress.  

"We are thrilled this research has led to a significant advancement in the
way we can care for our nation's seniors," says David J. Horazdovsky,
president and CEO of The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. "With
these tools, our organization and many others will be able to help the
seniors we serve to receive quality care in their homes while enjoying an
increased sense of security and safety."  

From:
http://www.rehabpub.com/RMN/2008-04-07_07.asp

Links:
Home Guardian homepage
http://www.homeguardian.us/

Website Tour
http://serv.hgdb.us/index.php?content=2

Medical Automation Research Center (MARC)
http://marc.med.virginia.edu/

MARC Smart House Website
https://smarthouse.med.virginia.edu/