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Blue Heron Network has demonstrated an Ubuntu Linux-based touchpanel PC aimed at helping patients in the early stages of neuro-degenerative conditions like Alzheimer's stay independent for as long as possible.

The WiFi-enabled Reside@Home Monitor keeps homecare patients connected to family and caregivers via the Internet, the company says.

Blue Heron Network has demonstrated an Ubuntu Linux-based touchpanel PC aimed at helping patients in the early stages of neuro-degenerative conditions like Alzheimer's stay independent for as long as possible.

The WiFi-enabled Reside@Home Monitor keeps homecare patients connected to family and caregivers via the Internet,

With the rising costs of healthcare and increase in the elderly population, and the lack of resources for those with diseases like Alzheimer's, a company called Blue Heron Network is looking towards a Linux based device to alleviate some of this burden.