Blaby District Council, GB conducts a 6-month trial of smart assistive technology for dementia

Blaby District Council, GB dementia technology trial

In Progress

Blaby District Council in partnership with Leicestershire County Council invited residents living with dementia to participate in a six-month pilot project. The pilot involves testing new assistive technology including smart plugs, sleep sensors, and activity monitoring sensors. Over 50 residents with dementia are participating by using the assistive technology and sharing the information collected via an app with family members.

Intergovernmental Cooperation Senior Services Assisted Technologies Pilot / POC

Blaby District Council, GB

Non-metropolitan district in England

United Kingdom

Governments Involved

Leicestershire County Council, GB

United Kingdom

Newsworthy

Dementia trial in district – Blaby District Council

Residents of Blaby District living with dementia are being asked to volunteer for a pilot project to provide greater support in the home