An aging population in the world is creating new challenges for welfare. Fewer resources will provide care for more and more needy people. Lifestyle-related diseases such as dementia and cardiovascular disease are increasing as we get older – a situation that requires new innovations. For caregivers, this means that nightly monitoring in a nursing home can be performed more efficiently because resources are directed to patients who need help and the patient can feel safe at night and is not unnecessarily disturbed.