What features would you like to see in an elderly care home sensing system?

4 pointsalins8y ago4 comments

We are doing a year long student team project on developing a home monitoring system for the elderly, and looking for input on what actual caregivers (in our case, children of elderly parents) would like to see in such a system.

We know a few things: people do not like to hang sensors/monitors from their necks (identifies them as incapable), may have trouble charging any wearables on their hands (forget, lose charger, ...), do not like intrusive monitoring (so, has to be passive), and would like to feel empowered to help themselves.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

4 comments

Doe228y ago

My parents, particularly my mom, had to take care of one of my grandparents for several years. One thing you should consider is that many people who must care for an elderly parent are themselves a little older, probably at least middle-aged. These people may not be tech savvy, so I think a system that is easy to use, understand, and troubleshoot would be important.

meric8y ago

Not directly relevant:

http://www.smh.com.au/national/jyls-journey-to-aged-care-i-f...

I just read an article on aged care this morning.

eshlomo8y ago

#1 Fall in shower #2 Talk for help #3 Anomly detection in movment around the house

jpindar8y ago

There are tables with inductive chargers built in, you can't lose those.

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