New technology is aimed at keeping dementia, Alzheimer's patients at home

The sensors are hardly noticeable in Wilma Evans’ cozy condo. Yet they are stuck on walls, under the refrigerator, around the toilet and over closets and doorways. Thin pads are hidden between sofa cushions and under the mattress in her bedroom.

The 86-year-old St. Paul woman isn’t always keen on having her movements tracked. But for daughter Sally Evans, the monitoring system provides some peace of mind.

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