The article i read on new technology had a device that helped people with alzheimers. In a reasearch facility in Kansas City they devolped a in home moinitoring system to help care givers and doctors know how the paticient is doing. It gives them an idea about how the paticient  deals with alzheimers. It also helps them to see what they forget and make sure they take the medication. http://www.nursezone.com/Nursing-News-Events/devices-and-technology/Technology-Aids-in-Care-of-Alzheimers-Patients-and-Families_40755.aspx