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  • Gerontology and Health Informatics
  • Digital Health Solutions for Seniors

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  • Aging populations require innovative solutions for health and social well-being.
  • Existing systems often lack integrated approaches to monitor elderly health and social engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel ecosystem promoting physical, emotional, and psychic health in the elderly.
  • To enhance social inclusion and societal contribution for senior citizens.
  • To develop a system for monitoring vital signs, environmental parameters, and behavior patterns for early risk detection.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an integrated ecosystem with services for social inclusion and health monitoring.
  • Implementation of real-time monitoring of vital signs, environmental data, and behavioral patterns.
  • Testing of the platform with elderly individuals in a real-world setting.

Main Results:

  • The ecosystem demonstrated effectiveness in promoting elderly health and well-being.
  • Seniors showed high acceptance and ease of use with the developed platform.
  • The system successfully identified potential hazardous situations through monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed ecosystem is a viable and well-accepted solution for enhancing senior health and well-being.
  • Integrated monitoring and social services can significantly benefit the elderly population.
  • The platform's usability suggests potential for widespread adoption in elder care.