RFID Mat Sensors in Group Home

We have been developing an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) mat system to assist caregivers in a group home. In Japan, a group home offers home-based care and service for elderly persons suffering from dementia is gaining popularity. Even though the small community of the home is suitable for family-like care, the low numbers of caregivers increases the burden especially during night time. To supplement the lack of attention, we introduce the RFID antenna sheet sensors and RFID tags embedded in slippers of the elderly persons to provide location-aware services. The system can assist the caregivers to monitor the activities of the persons with dementia by specifying whether the person passed through the sheet on the corridor. Moreover, the system not only helps the caregivers to understand the persons with dementia by reviewing their activities but also keeps them informed about the person's ongoing activities.