Smart Technology for Aging and Reducing Disability (STAReD): Study protocol for a randomized pragmatic clinical trial.

Background: There is a critical need to improve quality of life for community-dwelling older adults with disabilities. Prior research has demonstrated that a smart, in-home sensor system can facilitate aging in place for older adults living in independent living apartments with care coordination support by identifying early illness and injury detection. Self-management approaches have shown positive outcomes for many client populations.