The population of older adults (> 65 years old) is growing both in Canada and abroad. In
2018, there were 6.4 million older adults (aged 65 and over, with 1.6 million aged 80 or …

This paper presents the concept, design and development of a novel flexible pressure
sensitive mat using infrared proximity sensors and a compressible material layer. The …

Pressure sensitive mats have been used in noninvasive smart monitoring for a variety of
problems including breathing rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, mobility, and weight. This …

Older adults need to have long-term active life styles and a critical enabler for this is aging in
place and living independently. Ambient sensors deployed in the home can provide ongoing …

As mentioned previously, aging is often characterized by the accumulation of chronic
medical conditions. We mentioned the musculoskeletal system and more specifically, osteo …

Pressure sensitive mats (PSM) have been widely used in research for measuring contact
pressure. In the field of non-obtrusive patient monitoring, PSM have been used in a number …

Fluid distribution is a key indicator for diseases that become more prevalent as we age, such
as congestive heart failure (CHF) and nocturia. Current methods to monitor fluid distribution …