WASHINGTON, D.C.: Here are three ways innovators are adding flair to senior living settings with simple and sleek solutions that can also improve resident wellness:
1. Lighting the Way
A startup company designs nighttime lighting for older adults. Using a small pressure sensor that lies on top of a mattress and under the covers, the system can sense when a person gets out of bed and automatically turns on a series of lights that can lead him or her to a destination. When a person returns to bed, the lights turn off.
The system is innovative because it requires no action from a person and requires no lifestyle changes, a common complaint among older adults using fall prevention systems.