Anomaly Detection Technologies for Dementia Care: Monitoring Goals, Sensor Applications, and Trade-offs in Home-Based Solutions—A Narrative Review

Joy Lai, Bing Ye, Alex Mihailidis, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on July 08, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Volume 45, Issue 5, Page 1008-1023, May 2026.
Anomaly detection technologies are increasingly used to monitor people living with dementia (PLwD) in home settings, addressing critical behaviors such as wandering, sleep disturbances, and agitation. This narrative review examines technologies used for ...