How ElderGuard protects the mind.
ElderGuard uses everyday cooking and kitchen use to monitor cognitive function. Elderguad is installed in the kitchen and placed in a similar location to a traditional fire alarm. ElderGuard's primary technology involves monitoring heat but does not replace a traditional fire alarm system.
When installed, ElderGuard's patented H.I.T. Technology and pattern recognition algorithms establish a baseline threshold used for lifetime trend analysis.
ElderGuard's H.I.T. technology allows the simultaneous measurement of both heat and movement. This is accomplished by combining heat and motion sensors into a single system. Before this technology, it was impossible to monitor heat and supervision during cooking activities synchronously.
The heat sensor detects the heat radiating from the stove area. Elderguard determines when the cooking process has begun when the observed heat crosses a predetermined threshold. The motion sensor monitors the area and determines if the cooking activity is receiving adequate attention. The combined system can distinguish between adults and children/pets, reducing the chance of false alarms.
An alert takes the form of an audible alarm. An alert is triggered if ElderGuard determines that the cooking activity has received inadequate attention. Loved ones and medical professionals are instantly alerted through HUB-enabled communication.
Every alert is stored in ElderGuard's database and used for further trend analysis. Results from this trend analysis can predict and help diagnose cognitive function breakdown.
The immediate response provided by ElderGuard enables efficient treatment, extending independent living. An increase in independent living reduces direct societal costs, such as long-term care, and indirect costs, such as transportation and supervision.
Furthermore, Data produced by ElderGuard will be able to assist medical professionals in their mental health diagnoses. ElderGuard will also reduce the need for independent cognitive function studies, saving even more time and money.
