For the longest time, mixing senior citizens and technology would result in odd questions and frustrated teachers. Thankfully we discovered that the Wii has benefits in therapy keeping older ones active. Now there's a way to use technology to monitor our loved ones living alone. Here's an excerpt:

"Sensors placed strategically around the home can monitor whether a
senior takes her medication or gets out of bed in the morning. A
home-health monitor can chart blood pressure and other vital signs."

http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/over55/chi-re-plus-t...