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Smart homes for people with neurological disability: State of the art

2009; IOS Press; Volume: 25; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3233/nre-2009-0517

1878-6448

Tony Gentry,

Technology Use by Older Adults

Smart home technology can include environmental adaptations that allow remote control of home appliances, electronic communication, safety monitoring and automated task cueing, any of which may prove useful for people with neurological disability. This article outlines currently available smart home technologies, examines the burgeoning research in this area, discusses clinical and consumer resources and reviews ethical, funding and professional training considerations for smart home applications. I conclude that more outcomes-based research and collaboration among stakeholders is essential in order to establish guidance for designing, selecting and implementing individualized smart home solutions for those with neurological disability.