Keeping Dementia Sufferers In Their Own Homes For As Long As Possible

APH Ltd is using KNX technology as part of a project which is looking to helping dementia sufferers stay in their own homes for as long as possible - a flat within a Sheltered Housing Scheme in Bristol, England, has been converted into a prototype "Smart Home".

APH is a member of the KNX UK Association and was asked to tailor an intelligent design to suit the requirements of the occupant of the flat. KNX smart technology is employed to monitor the occupant's activity and sounds a warning when it thinks there may be a problem. Special sensors have been fitted into the flat that can tell, for example, if the front door is being opened at night. In this particular flat, wireless light switches, motion detectors, speakers and a voice messaging system have been installed. Coercive messages pre-recorded by the occupant's family are then played when appropriate.