Senior Shield has developed the Attentive Patch, a lightweight incontinence monitoring pad that continuously detects incontinence events and sends real-time notifications to caregivers' devices. This technology reduces unnecessary disruptions for seniors while improving care efficiency and minimizing the risk of health complications in nursing homes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Incontinence management in nursing homes often relies on scheduled checks or reactive responses, leading to unnecessary disturbances for residents and inefficient workflows for caregivers. The lack of real-time monitoring can increase the risk of skin breakdown, urinary tract infections, and other incontinence-related health complications.
Solution
Senior Shield's Attentive Patch is a lightweight, wearable incontinence monitoring system designed to continuously detect incontinence events and wirelessly transmit notifications to caregivers' devices. The system integrates with existing incontinence products, adhering externally to briefs or pads, and provides real-time data on moisture levels. By providing timely alerts, the Attentive Patch enables caregivers to respond promptly and efficiently, minimizing unnecessary disruptions for residents while improving the overall standard of care and reducing the potential for costly health complications. The device's learning capabilities improve notification accuracy over time, and customizable reminders help manage care effectively.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care providers seeking to improve incontinence management, reduce caregiver workload, and enhance resident comfort and health outcomes.
Features
- Continuous monitoring of incontinence events with real-time notifications to mobile devices, watches, or computers
- External adhesion to existing incontinence products for easy integration
- Machine learning algorithms that improve notification accuracy with prolonged use
- Customizable reminders and low battery alerts for proactive management
- Lightweight and comfortable design for extended wear
- Tear and water-resistant construction for durability and easy cleaning with wet wipes