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Published on: February 8, 2019
[Assistance systems for the elderly: the SmartSenior project]
M Zens1, M Gövercin, E Steinhagen-Thiessen
1Forschungsgruppe Geriatrie der Charité, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Reinickendorfer Str. 61, 13347, Berlin, Deutschland.
Summary
Assistive technology offers solutions for aging populations by supporting daily living, skill training, and health monitoring. This technology is crucial for addressing demographic shifts in industrialized nations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Health Informatics
Context:
- Industrialized nations face demographic shifts with aging populations and declining workforces.
- Rising numbers of elderly and chronically ill individuals strain existing social and healthcare systems.
- Assistive technology presents a viable solution to mitigate these systemic challenges.
Purpose:
- To explore the role and potential of assistive technology in addressing the needs of the elderly.
- To identify key stakeholders, challenges, and future trends in assistive technology development and adoption.
- To showcase the "SmartSenior" joint research program as a case study.
Summary:
- Assistive technology can be applied in three key areas: training senior citizens' abilities, supporting daily life activities, and continuous vital function monitoring.
- The "SmartSenior" program (initiated mid-2009) exemplifies the application of modern technology for elder care.
- This research highlights the potential of technology to enhance the quality of life and independence for older adults.
Impact:
- Assistive technology can help alleviate shortcomings in current systems supporting the elderly and chronically ill.
- It offers pathways to maintain the independence and well-being of a growing senior population.
- Future trends indicate a growing integration of smart technologies in elder care solutions.
