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SmartHome®

Helping older adults remain independent in their homes longer and more safely

SmartHome will enable older adults to stay in their own homes longer through the use of new technologies and community services. SeniorSMART researchers are partnering with the University of Kaiserslautern, the Fraunhofer Institute (Inventors of MP3 technology), Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, and others to develop, evaluate, and apply new SmartHOME technology. Examples of this new development include a smart cup to monitor adequate fluid intake, a smart refridgerator to detect spoiled food, and a software that will allow physicians to remotely monitor vital signs, as well as disease and illness warning signs.…

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SmartWheels®

Technology and interventions to improve transportation and physical mobility.

SmartWheels® will use technology and interventions to help seniors maintain or increase their level of physical function and mobility. SmartWheels® has two components:  Driving to include both driver assessment and rehabilitation, and physical function with a focus on balance and gait.   SmartWheels® researchers are working to maintain the ability to drive safely and rehabilitate those who have temporarily lost that ability due to health issues. This SeniorSMART® team is already a national leader in developing state-of-the-art drive-simulation centers to evaluate and rehabilitate older drivers.  Experts from the center will also work with automobile manufacturers to create safer vehicles…

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SeniorSMART Golf Tournament

1st Annual Golf Tournament

The first annual SeniorSMART golf tournament took place on Friday October 28th at the University Club at Cobblestone Park in Blythewood. Click on the "more" button to see photos!

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SmartBRAIN®

Promote and maintain healthy brains, including memory and cognition.

SmartBRAIN® will promote brain health while preventing cognitive decline and brain diseases, including Alzheimer's and stroke.  Prevention, rehabilitation, and research will promote and maintain brains that remain healthy throughout the lifespan.  SmartBRAIN® brings together experts in the field of nutrition, exercise, geriatrics, neuropsychology, and neurology to provide assessments of nutrition, exercise, medications, and…

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Golf Tournament Photos and Video

Monday, 31 October 2011 15:15 Last Updated on Monday, 31 October 2011 15:22

The SeniorSmart 1st Annual Golf Tournament took place on Friday Oct 28, 2011!

We had a great outing and had a good time. 

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SmartHome® Intro

Tuesday, 07 June 2011 14:40 Last Updated on Monday, 20 June 2011 14:22

SmartHome® will enable older adults to stay in their own homes longer through the use of new technologies and community services. In addition, SmartHome® researchers are looking at housing policies and ways to help older adults facing financial decisions.  SeniorSMART® researchers are partnering with the University of Kaiserslautern, the Fraunhofer Institute (Inventors of MP3 technology), Sintef, and others to develop, evaluate, and apply new SmartHOME® technology.

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