"Heart seat" may look like a regular toilet seat, but it may one day save lives.

The seat is able to capture 3 vital signs blood pressure heart rate and oxygen saturation," said Alina Fowler, clinical research coordinator from Casana. Technology in the seat can track a person's vital signs on a daily basis, which is an easy way for older adults to monitor their heart health at home, she said.

"With the pandemic and everything -- focusing on what we can do at home to help health care without going to the doctor's office is becoming a bigger concern," Fowler said. "The toilet seems to be the best place for everyone to use it, regardless of their status. One thing we can count on everyone to do every day is go to the toilet," Fowler said.

“Our residents are obviously mobile and independent, but it’s also very important to be at home when needed. Some of our residents don’t have family nearby, so being able to provide services on our campus is a positive for us, said Susan Bussey, senior vice president of housing at Jewish Senior Life.

Data collected from the seat is uploaded to the cloud, which can then be shared with doctors or family members. The 'heart seat' is still awaiting FDA approval.