Denture tracker for edentulous Alzheimer's patients

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Neurology

Background:

• Alzheimer's disease (AD) significantly impacts patients' cognitive functions, complicating their care.
• Tracking dementia patients poses challenges for caregivers, affecting patient safety and quality of life.
• Existing tracking methods may be insufficient for edentulous Alzheimer's patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel, simple, and secure tracking technique for edentulous Alzheimer's patients.
• To enhance the quality of life for both patients and caregivers through improved patient monitoring.
• To leverage readily available technology for effective patient location assistance.

Main Methods:

• Integration of Global Position System (GPS) trackers into removable dentures.
• Utilizing a mobile application for real-time observation of patient movements.
• Developing a secure method for tracking edentulous individuals with dementia.

Main Results:

• Demonstrated a feasible method for tracking Alzheimer's patients using GPS-enabled dentures.
• Provided a means for caregivers to monitor patient location via a mobile application.
• Established denture tracking devices as a secure patient monitoring solution.

Conclusions:

• GPS-enabled dentures offer a practical and secure solution for tracking edentulous Alzheimer's patients.
• This innovative approach can significantly assist caregivers in managing patient safety and location.
• The technique improves the overall care and quality of life for individuals with dementia.