RFID network used in the fight against Alzheimer's
By Joseph L. Flatley 
posted Feb 2nd 2009 1:59PM
posted Feb 2nd 2009 1:59PM
The problem with diagnosing Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is that by the time someone presents symptoms, it is generally rather late in the game. Looking for a way to detect the affliction earlier on, researchers at the University of South Florida have developed a wireless network for use by senior living centers. Utilizing a series of receivers placed strategically around the building and RFID transponders worn on the wrists of patients, the system monitors people's walking patterns, looking for actions characteristic of cognitive decline -- including a tendency to wander, to veer suddenly, or to pause repeatedly. So far the study has found a statistical relationship between abnormal walking patterns and people for whom testing indicated dementia. The next step is to take that data and look for ways to predict the disease. Good luck, kids -- and hurry up. We ain't getting any younger 'round here.
"looking for actions characteristic of cognitive decline -- including a tendency to wander, to veer suddenly, or to pause repeatedly."
You mean like I've been doing all my life?
OH NOES!!!!
YOU HAZ DEMENTIA !!!!
Like taking annoying heavy ass braclets off. This has got to be an inplant or its useless to the elderly.
You know what's even more annoying than a small plastic bracelet? Dementia.
GFY.
Great idea!
My unconcious stopping, halting,starting gaits become concious.. But who cares:
I Care; I care so many that i practiced senility for years, now I'm perfect.
Soldiers, hospital patients -- then us?
Lions and Tiger and Bears oh my!
That wrist to hand ratio reminds me of the Foo Fighters - Everlong video.
I may have Alzheimer's, but at least i don't have Alzheimer's.
Then that guy from last nite comes by in his truck and sees this old man walkin to the store, then to the WacArnolds where he takes a shit
"we shall fight on the beaches,
we shall fight on the landing grounds,
we shall fight in the fields and in the streets,
we shall fight in the hills;
we shall never surrender!!!"