HOME AUTOMATION DEVICE FOR PATIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: A PROTOTYPE IN ARDUINO
Abstract
Due to the increase in life expectancy and the consequent aging of the population, it is estimated that, by the year 2050, more than 153 million people will suffer from Alzheimer's Disease (AD). It is a degenerative disease, in which there is a loss of brain functions, affecting memory, language, attention and so on. Memory loss can lead to other symptoms, such as difficulty speaking, eating, walking, among other complications. In this context, this study aimed to develop a device for home automation that offers autonomy to people suffering from early and moderate AD. The methodology involved bibliographic research and study of the tools and mechanisms used for digital automation. In addition, the Arduino platform was used to prototype the device, due to its low cost and ease of use. The device must be installed on the upper part of the doorframe of each room in the residence and, every time the patient passes through it, it will emit a voice signal, which will inform the purpose of that environment and what activities are usually performed in it. It is important to note that the device has not yet been put to the test with humans, in order to see how it would work in real life. Therefore, it is expected that, based on real tests carried out in future works, the device can be optimized and used in other contexts.
Copyright (c) 2023 Douglas Henrique Vicente Bernardo, Wilson Viana da Silva, Aparecida Maria Zem Lopes (Autor)
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