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privacy, and independence in senior living. The system collects data about a resident’s activity and well-being, including time at rest, bathroom visits, nocturnal roaming, and falls. No resident actions are required. If a fall


is detected – even a minor one that might otherwise go unreported – the system sends an alert to designated caregivers. “The rich data gathered by our sensors


not only supports fall management strategies, but also sheds new light on overall health and well-being,” says Marc McGrann, U.S. direc- tor of business development at Vayyar. “For example, frequent bathroom visits are often symptomatic of medical conditions such as UTIs, while residents who spend longer than usual in their rooms or in bed may be experiencing reduced mobility or be at risk of loneliness or depression.”


If a person is getting up more often dur-


ing the night, lack of sleep also makes them more likely to fall the next day. Far more reliable than floor mats, Vayyar Care’s rich data reveals this heightened risk. Coming up later this year is an “Immi-


nent Bed Exits” feature that notifies staff if a high-risk resident sits up in bed, Vayyar reports. This has great potential to help residents avoid injury.


Smart room controls Smart-home technologies can also be used to relay predictive data to community admin- istrators. Tech company Enseo offers a senior living solution that combines entertainment, smart room controls, and a reporting feature. Residents use the Enseo television remote to adjust the lighting, temperature, and window


The K4Connect Resident Check-In feature unobtrusively performs resident checks via a resident’s use of smart home devices or other connected features. Residents don’t have to take any special action, and staff can view the reports on their phones or desktop.


shades in their room or apartment. Enseo handles the television and Wi-Fi service for the community and can also add entertain- ment content to the programming. “It provides a measure of independence


and dignity for residents to be able to control the comfort of their space from the safety of a seated position if they aren’t as mobile,” says Kris Singleton, president and CIO of Enseo. For residents with balance and mobility


issues, using the smart home controls can help prevent falls. Since television remotes are already familiar technology for most older adults, there isn’t much of a learning curve to start using it. On the prediction front, the Enseo


reporting feature can send daily or hourly reports and will issue alerts if a resident is keeping the temperature very high or low, for example. That information can be used to detect or predict a health issue such as a fever or poor circulation. Providers can also use it to determine the most popular entertainment channels among residents. Atria Newport Beach uses the Enseo


system in its independent and assisted living neighborhoods; it was integrated into the community before it opened, in early 2021. Dori Redman, assistant executive director at the community, finds it especially helpful


Atria Newport Beach uses the Enseo system in its independent and assisted living neighborhoods. Residents can check in, get information, control lighting and temperature, and more. Photo courtesy of: Atria Newport Beach


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