The rate of deaths from falls among persons aged ≥65 years increased 31% from 2007 to 20161 Clearly the methodologies we are using to lower the risks of death due to falling are not working. There can be many factors that might be affecting the critical nature of a fall; one of which may be […]
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Passive Patient Monitoring vs. Traditional Medical Alert Systems
Thanks to advancements in technology, medical alert systems are now packed full of features that were previously unavailable to consumers. Traditional patient monitoring devices were limited in their capabilities of monitoring the elderly, and only allowed elderly individuals to alert for help if something went wrong. However, modern medical alert systems now allow continuous monitoring […]
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Passive Patient Monitoring with Medical Alert Systems
Modernizing Medical Alert Systems Medical alert systems were initially created as a means to offer independence to elderly individuals while providing a level of safety and comfort to families and loved ones. Older medical alert systems possess limited capabilities, and rarely document what actually happened to the individual requiring assistance. With the emergence of new […]
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Fog Computing
In previous blogs we have discussed the proliferation of low cost sensors and their potential positive impact on our environment. The cost of the sensors and the design of the sensor system will determine the density of sensors. The density of smart sensors in our environment the lower the cost of data transport, the lower […]
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Medium Might Be the Best Platform for Seniors
The internet is full of articles that teach you how to build consumer products for the millennial, because the most active users on the internet are in fact the generation that is building them. Upon close inspection we can see that successful product ecosystems have hubs of information like Medium for millennial consumer products, critical […]
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IOT Solution for the Senior Living at Home (Not Ready To Go Into Assisted Living)
There are a number of reasons why a loved one might be reluctant or even afraid to move into senior living: They may be worried about losing their independence They may be afraid that others won’t care for them properly They may worry about being bored They may not want to be labeled as being […]
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IoT, The Smart Home, and Elderly Care
Internet of Things (IoT) technology is being adopted into every industry imaginable; farming, energy, medical, industrial, but most notably it’s gaining momentum in the home. The smart home market is rapidly growing and in high demand andIoT technology is becoming a common part of our everyday lives. One of the most interesting uses of IoT […]
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