Smart Monitoring in Elderly Institutions — Practical Applications of the Sensor in Elderly Care

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With Hong Kong’s rapidly aging population, elderly homes, nursing centers, and rehabilitation facilities are facing increasingly serious caregiving challenges. How to ensure seniors’ safety, improve quality of care, and ease the burden on caregivers with limited manpower has become a core issue for operators and management teams.

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The Innovation and Technology Fund for Application in Elderly and Rehabilitation Care (I&T Fund), launched by the government, provides subsidies for eligible elderly homes and social service organizations to adopt advanced technology products. As a pioneer in gerontechnology, JMS Home has introduced the Non-contact Vital Signs Monitoring Sensor, now included in the Fund’s approved list. The system provides 24-hour, unobtrusive monitoring of residents’ heart rate, respiratory rate, in/out-of-bed status, and body movements. When abnormalities occur, the system issues instant alerts—building a smart and precise monitoring network for elderly care institutions.

 

To help facility managers better understand the application value of the Sensor, we have compiled 20 simulated use cases in institutional settings, covering scenarios such as night-time fall prevention, pressure ulcer risk alerts, COPD monitoring, dementia wandering prevention, palliative care with dignity, and infection risk management. Each case is presented in a Background + Challenge + Solution + Result format, serving both as supporting documentation for Fund applications and as training material for staff and promotional purposes.

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Through this case collection, you will clearly see how gerontechnology can be applied in real-life institutional settings, and how JMS Home provides professional consultancy, installation, training, and after-sales support to help organizations apply for the Fund efficiently, deploy systems quickly, and continuously improve quality of care.

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Sample Cases: How the  Sensor Improves Elderly Care (Simulated Scenarios)

Case 1｜Night-time Fall Prevention (Subsidized Elderly Home)
Mr. Chan, 87, still relatively mobile, often gets up at night to use the bathroom. Due to dim lighting and unsteady gait, he had fallen twice. Caregivers could not always notice immediately.
Solution: A Sensor was installed under his bed. When he left the bed at night, alerts were sent to staff tablets and the duty room monitor.
Result: Night-time falls reduced to zero in three months. Caregivers could escort him to the bathroom on time, greatly reassuring his family.

 

Case 2｜Remote Vital Signs Monitoring (Nursing Home)
Mrs. Yip, with cardiopulmonary disease, experienced unstable breathing during sleep and disliked wearables.
Solution: The Sensor under her mattress tracked heart and respiratory rates around the clock, notifying caregivers instantly if anomalies occurred.
Result: During one incident of rapid breathing decline, staff intervened quickly, preventing a crisis. Monthly reports also helped track her sleep quality.

 

Case 3｜Pressure Ulcer Risk Alerts (Elderly Home)
Mr. Wong, bedridden after a stroke, had insufficient body movement, raising his risk of pressure ulcers.
Solution: The Sensor detected prolonged immobility and reminded caregivers to reposition him.
Result: Pressure ulcer cases dropped by 90%, and records became more accurate for medical review.

 

Case 4｜COPD Monitoring (Nursing Home)
Mrs. Lee, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, had fluctuating breathing rates.
Solution: The Sensor continuously tracked her respiratory rate, generating trend charts.
Result: Doctors adjusted her oxygen therapy accordingly, improving her condition.

 

Case 5｜Preventing Dementia Wandering (Elderly Home)
Mr. Lam, with moderate cognitive impairment, often got out of bed at night and wandered.
Solution: The Sensor detected bed exits, triggered alerts, and activated corridor lights.
Result: No more wandering incidents, greatly improving night-time safety.

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Case 6｜Improving Nap Quality (Day Care Center)
Many seniors felt dizzy after naps, suggesting poor sleep quality.
Solution: The Sensor analyzed nap sleep depth and breathing patterns, with recommendations for environmental improvements.
Result: Adjustments in lighting and noise boosted deep sleep ratios, improving energy levels.

 

Case 7｜Early Detection of Arrhythmia (Elderly Home)
Mr. Cheung sometimes felt chest tightness but seemed otherwise healthy.
Solution: The Sensor continuously monitored his sleep-time heart rhythm and recorded irregularities.
Result: Arrhythmia was detected early, enabling timely treatment.

 

Case 8｜Stroke Rehabilitation Tracking (Rehabilitation Center)
Mrs. Chan, post-stroke, required long-term rehab.
Solution: The Sensor tracked night-time movement and breathing to guide therapists.
Result: Rehabilitation advanced more quickly, restoring her daily abilities.

 

Case 9｜Palliative Care with Dignity (Hospice)
Mr. Chow, in late-stage illness, wished for peace at home.
Solution: The Sensor silently monitored his vitals, alerting staff only during anomalies.
Result: Safety was ensured while preserving dignity and tranquility.

 

Case 10｜Infection Risk Alerts (Elderly Home)
After one resident showed coughing symptoms, infection risk was suspected.
Solution: The Sensor detected simultaneous rises in respiratory and heart rates in multiple residents, prompting rapid screening.
Result: Early isolation and treatment prevented outbreak.

 

Case 11｜Post-surgery Observation (Nursing Home)
Mrs. Lee, bedridden after surgery, required continuous monitoring.
Solution: The Sensor provided 24/7 heart and respiratory data with automated reports.
Result: During one drop in respiration, she was promptly sent to hospital, avoiding danger.

 

Case 12｜Community Loan Service (Elderly Care Program)
Mrs. Wong, living alone, lacked monitoring.
Solution: A community center installed a Sensor at her home and monitored data remotely, calling her during abnormalities.
Result: One heart-rate anomaly was detected in time, saving her life.

 

Case 13｜Frequent Bed Exit Tracking (Elderly Home)
Mr. Leung left bed frequently at night, possibly due to urinary issues.
Solution: The Sensor logged bed exit frequency and times.
Result: Doctors diagnosed and treated him, alleviating symptoms.

 

Case 14｜High-risk Resident Management (Private Home)
Some residents had unstable health.
Solution: Daily reports flagged high-risk individuals for focused attention.
Result: Resources were allocated more efficiently with quicker response.

 

Case 15｜Acute Episodes Alerts (Nursing Home)
Mrs. Lau, with heart disease, occasionally experienced sudden deterioration.
Solution: The Sensor detected a rapid drop in respiratory rate and triggered an alarm.
Result: Staff responded immediately, saving her life.

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Case 16｜Flexible Use Across Rooms (Elderly Home)
Budget limited the number of sensors.
Solution: Devices were rotated among high-risk residents.
Result: Coverage achieved while saving costs.

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Case 17｜Centralized Multi-bed Management (Large Home)
Monitoring many rooms was time-consuming.
Solution: Sensors linked to a central system for real-time monitoring of multiple beds.
Result: Response time was cut in half.

 

Case 18｜Family Remote Access (Nursing Home)
Mr. Hui’s son lived overseas.
Solution: He could view his father’s data and reports via app.
Result: Greater peace of mind and smoother communication with staff.

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Case 19｜Long-term Condition Tracking (Elderly Home)
One resident’s health was declining monthly.
Solution: The Sensor tracked respiratory and heart rates long-term.
Result: Lung disease was detected early and treated.

 

Case 20｜Optimizing Care Workflow (Large Home)
Night-time patrols disturbed residents but were necessary.
Solution: The Sensor provided real-time alerts, enabling targeted patrols.
Result: Patrol frequency reduced by 30%, improving efficiency and safety.

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JMS Home: Pioneering Gerontechnology in Hong Kong

As a leader in gerontechnology, JMS Home is committed to bringing innovative, user-friendly, and safe smart care solutions to more elderly households and institutions. Our Non-contact Vital Signs Monitoring Sensor offers round-the-clock protection for seniors living alone, chronic disease patients, post-surgery recovery, and those needing long-term care. Families and caregivers can stay informed at all times, even when physically apart, and respond immediately when needed.

Whether through purchase under the I&T Fund, community loan programs, or direct purchase, JMS Home provides full-service support—including application guidance, installation, user training, and long-term technical support. Our mission is to make technology not just a tool, but a trusted daily guardian for seniors’ peace of mind and families’ reassurance.