Vigil Dementia System

What is the Vigil Dementia System?

The Vigil Dementia System was designed by caregivers specifically to aid in the care of residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Residents with dementia are prone to memory loss, making it difficult for them to utilize a traditional nurse call system. The resident will often forget entirely what the call button is for and therefore cannot call for help.

The Vigil Dementia System, a sophisticated computer software system, detects by non-invasive sensors a bed exit, incontinence sensor, and motion sensor. The Vigil System transmits this information to the computer, which generates an audible alert that the resident needs assistance when they are unable to do so. This enables the staff to provide care when and where it is needed, while minimizing unnecessary interventions.

The result is an increase in residents’ privacy while maintaining their safety.

By reviewing the data that the Vigil Dementia System gathers and stores in the resident’s chart, the staff can anticipate when to get the resident up for a bathroom visit, which minimizes incontinent episodes and sometimes will help the resident gain more control over their incontinence.

The resident’s doctor can review the data, noting when the patient is restless or attempting to get out of bed. If the resident is on sleep medication, the doctor may note the poor sleep pattern and adjust the medication accordingly.

This sensor also alerts the caregiver to check on the resident, making sure they get back in bed safely, greatly reducing the risk of falls and other injuries.