Why does care sector excel at ‘reinventing the wheel’?

NEW YORK: While it is all very meritorious to learn that researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University are looking into developing low-cost GPS-style tracking devices to monitor the movements of people with dementia in skilled nursing homes, hospitals and housing associations, has no one told them that their dream already exists and operates in this country.

Dr Sinan Sinanovic is leading the project to analyse the feasibility of using LED lighting to precisely track people with dementia, who are susceptible to agitation and wandering episodes.

Could someone give him a call and explain…

Full story covered in the Seniors Housing & Healthcare Trends.

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