Aware Group Home Enhanced by RFID Technology

Authors:
Motoki Miura;Sadanori Ito;Ryozo Takatsuka;Susumu Kunifuji
Affiliations:
School of Knowledge Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology,;Course of Ubiquitous and Universal Information Environment, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Graduate School of Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology,;School of Knowledge Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology,;School of Knowledge Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology,
Venue:
KES '08 Proceedings of the 12th international conference on Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems, Part II
Year:
2008

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Abstract

In Japan, the number of group homesoffering home-like care for elderly persons suffering from dementia has increased considerably. Even though the lesser number of people residing in a group home is suitable for family-like care, the shortage of caregivers increases the burden, especially during the night. To supplement this lack of attention, we developed floor mats embedded with RFID antennae and slippers with RFID tags. These can help caregivers be aware of the activities of persons suffering from dementia, by specifying whether an individual has passed over a sheet in a particular corridor. This not only helps the caregivers understand such persons by reviewing their activities, but also keeps them informed about the person's current activities.