An intelligent environment to support aging-in-place, safety, and independence of older adults with dementia

Dementia affects an older adult s ability to complete activities of daily living independently. It is envisioned that the principles of pervasive and ubiquitous computing can be applied to develop an intelligent environment that can assist an older adult overcome the problems that they face, and hence improve independence and quality of life at home. This paper presents research being conducted on such a system, and the progress of its development.