The Helio Smart Lamp
Helio is a smart bedside lamp that improves the sleep of people with dementia by easing the transition from day to night. It simulates dusk & dawn through slow light transitions.
Many people with dementia suffer from severe sleeping problems and sundowning (a condition where people grow more restless and agitated towards the end of the day). This does not only affect the physical and mental health of the care recipient but also of the family caregiver.
A companion app lets caregivers set the sleeping schedule and check on the sleeping patterns of the person in care and provides alerts, should the person in care get up at night. This real time information helps the caregiver feel at ease during the night. Helio celebrates connectivity between people to improve the wellbeing of the person in care and the caregiver.