Sensors track seniors’ routines through use of appliances

The Evermind system uses three sensors to monitor small electrical appliances in a residence.

Family members can receive wireless text messages or emails indicating if and when these appliances are used during a specific time period and can therefore note any changes in their loved one's daily routine.

Evermind was developed by Dr. Dave Gilbert for his own 96-year-old grandmother who wanted to continue living in her own home. "Evermind creates a connection to the rhythms of another's daily life, giving assurance that they are safe and sound, whether they live next door or a thousand miles away," he said in a press release. "These routines, like making coffee in the morning or watching a favorite television show before bedtime, serve as a way for loved ones to check-in and signal that everything is okay even when it is not possible to call or drop by."