The vast majority of seniors reside in many communities today. While many seniors live in their own homes, there are a growing number of those choosing continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), ranging from independent apartments to assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. With predictions of a sharp increase in the 65 and older segment of the population, an increase in demand for CCRCs can be expected. With these expectations, researchers have begun to explore the use of smart home information technologies in these care facilities to improve residents' quality of life and safety, but little evaluation research exists on acceptance and use of these technologies by the elderly. Because chronic diseases and declining health affect most people as they age, placement in confined living environments such as assisted living or nursing homes is quite common. The reason this type of placement occurs is because health assessments and medical treatments have traditionally required face-to-face encounters. Smart home technology can help these seniors stay in their homes and maintain their independence with the use of smart sensor technology. The technology can detect safety, activity levels around them, mobility adaptability and health screening (Courtney, Demiris, Rantz, Skubic). Smart home technologies are information-based technologies that passively collect and share resident information with residents and family members, as well as primary care providers. These devices collect multiple types of data, including: physiological, position or movement data. Safety sensors have been shown to be very helpful for those who may or may not have Alzheimer's or those who are non-ambulatory... half of paper......RH_TechNewsletter1_Smart_House_final.pdf?ld=1Reeves, K. ( 2007 ). Improving the lives of the elderly. Academic OneFile .Skubic, M., Alexander, G., Popescu, M., Rantz, M., & Keller, J. (2009). A smart home application for elderly care: Current status and lessons learned. Technology and Healthcare, 17, 183-201. Shriver, Tim. (1996-2010). Automated home living. Control your home via voice or the web, anytime, anywhere. Retrieved July 26, 2011, from the World Wide Web: http://www.homeautomatedliving.com/Williams, John M. and Kampel, Ellen. National SM Society. Smart home technologies increase independence. Retrieved July 27, 2011, from the World Wide Web: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/mobility-and-accessibility/assistive-technology/assistive-technology-articles/smart-home-technologies - increase-independence/index.aspx