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September 6, 2011
MU Researchers Use New Video Gaming Technology to Detect Illness, Prevent Falls in Older Adults
COLUMBIA, Mo. -Many older adults lose their independence as their health declines and they are compelled to move into assisted care facilities. Researchers at the University of Missouri and TigerPlace, an independent living community, have been using motion-sensing technology to monitor changes in residents' health for several years. Now, researchers have found that two devices commonly used for video gaming and security systems are effective in detecting the early onset of illness and fall risk in seniors.May 12, 2008
MU Sinclair School of Nursing Interdisciplinary Projects Receive Top Honors from the American Academy of Nursing The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) annually selects research/projects that highlight major innovations in the field of nursing and improve the health care profession overall. Last month, two MU Sinclair School of Nursing interdisciplinary projects, TigerPlace and Aging-In-Place, received the AAN's Edge Runner awards and they are now being used as national examples. "TigerPlace is a new model of care for older adults and with four years experience we can show it's working," said Marilyn Rantz, executive director of the aging-in-place project at the School. "Americare and the School are providing the type of care that older adults want – independence with proactive health care. Seniors don't want to be in a traditional nursing home setting."May 4, 2008
With baby boomers taking on new titles as senior citizens, MU researchers are developing technology to help family members keep an eye on their elderly loved ones' welfare without cutting into their independence.January 24, 2008
Stunt Actors Video Press Release
MU researchers train stunt actors to fall like seniors. The trained stunt actors will then help in collecting realistic fall data for developing fall detection systems. The participating stunt actors are Adrianne Adderley and Jamie Lindemann.October 21, 2005
Marilyn Rantz Keynote
Marilyn Rantz delivered a keynote address: "Built for the Future: TigerPlace" at the National Gerontological Nursing Association 20th Annual Convention, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.February 1, 2005
January 10, 2005
MU College of Engineering, School of Nursing, School of Medicine receive $1.2 million NSF ITR grant
Start work in December on intelligent software aimed at helping seniors
MU Works on Technology to Increase Independence, Safety for Seniors by Sara Bondioli
