Want to be One of the First to See the Newest Aging-in-Place Technology? Join Us at the IBM Lab.

We have an opportunity to see emerging aging-in-place technology at the IBM Lab Monday, April 2. The people at IBM are studying aging in place and how to create smart home environments. They are looking into leveraging the internet of things and cognitive computing to monitor our daily activities and general health. This is so we can live safely and independently for as long as possible. They are testing solutions that monitor atmospheric readings in a home, such as carbon-dioxide and carbon-monoxide levels, to help determine what time we wake up and go to bed, where we are in the residence and how long we remained, or how many meals we eat and at what time. It also tracks and analyzes gait analysis, factors that could lead to fall risk, and daily activities, including personal hygiene, sleeping patterns, incontinence and trips to the bathroom.

This is an exciting opportunity, but we'll need to cap attendance for this event to 10 people, so please RSVP right away for a spot! RSVPs must be received by no later than March 29 so we can be given access.

Oh, and there's a rumor that a USA Today reporter might be there. Maybe we'll be in the news again!