GoHome

GoHome has two primary devices, which are a mobile app and a smartwatch. The mobile app was tailored to the Alzheimer’s Disease caregiver, and the smartwatch was tailored to the Alzheimer’s Disease patient. The mobile app allows the caregiver to stay connected with the patient, and the smartwatch allows the public to relocate the patient if they wander.

According to Alzheimer’s disease Foundation Malaysia (2016), it is predicted that currently there are about 50,000 people in Malaysia with this disease. The estimated number of older people with this disease worldwide is expected to double every 20 years. To aid the safe lifting of current Alzheimer’s patients who were struggling with wandering, new concepts are being developed – GoHome to make sure the safety of Alzheimer’s patients.

GoHome is a digital device for wanderers with Alzheimer’s Disease to allow the public to relocate Alzheimer’s patient who wanders in the shortest possible time. It has two primary devices, which are a mobile app and a smartwatch. The mobile app was tailored to the Alzheimer’s Disease caregiver, and the smartwatch was tailored to the Alzheimer’s Disease patient. The mobile app allows the caregiver to stay connected with the patient, and the smartwatch allows the public to relocate the patient if they wander.

The looping footsteps (in random patterns, with stops, directional changes, and hesitation or uncertainty) will trigger the smartwatch. Once the smartwatch has been triggered, it will play a sound to attract attention. Thus, the public can tap the smartwatch with a mobile phone (NFC tag) and the caregiver will receive a phone call instantly. Police stations nearby will be alerted if no one taps within 10 seconds.

GoHome is the final project of my course. Indeed, it can be difficult, especially for me with a lack of direction. However, with a proper plan, conducting the project can be one of the course’s most productive and fulfilling experiences. Deciding upon the research is the most challenging part of this project. I got overwhelmed by the sheer amount of options. Perform thorough research before concluding and never back away from taking advice. First, however, I make sure that the final decision lies in my hands. The project proposal will determine whether it will get approved or not since it will outline what the project intends to accomplish and how feasible it is. It should include the proposed project’s problem, objectives/goals, core experience, etc. I spent ample time on the proposal to convince myself that the project was worth the time, money, and effort required to complete the work.