This workflow automates the detection of functional decline by monitoring the electrical signatures of key appliances—refrigerator, stove, kettle, television—as a proxy for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). It replaces manual check-in calls and invasive video monitoring with a privacy-sensitive, always-on system. The operational upside comes from preventing costly adverse events through early intervention, reducing caregiver burden, and enabling seniors to age in place longer. Implementation requires integrating with IoT platforms like Samsung SmartThings or utility-grade Sense monitors, establishing personalized behavioral baselines, and defining deviation thresholds.




