Detecting Older Adults’ Behavior Changes During Adverse External Events Using Ambient Sensing: Longitudinal Observational Study

Sensor-based findings could support individualized interventions aimed at sustaining the health of older adults during events like pandemics and wildfires. Creating care plans that directly respond to sensor-derived health information, like adding guided indoor exercise, web-based socialization sessions, and mental health-promoting activities, would have practical impacts on wellness. The smart home's novel, evidence-based information could inform future management of chronic conditions, allowing nurses to understand patients' health-related behaviors between the care points so timely, individualized interventions are possible.