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Frank D Knoefel1, R Bruce Wallace2, Neil W D Thomas2
1Memory Care Research Group, Bruyère Health Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Smart home technology can support older adults aging in place, addressing home care challenges. This technology offers feedback and actions for daily functioning, potentially delaying the need for higher levels of care.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Assistive Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Global population aging necessitates innovative home care solutions.
- Older adults prefer aging in place, but face home care service challenges.
- Smart home technology offers potential to augment home care and delay institutionalization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of supportive smart home technology for aging in place.
- To explore how smart home technology can assist individuals with functional declines.
- To review ethical and policy considerations of smart home technology in elder care.
Main Methods:
- Review of technological components for supportive smart homes.
- Presentation of sample support systems for cognitive and mobility declines.
- Analysis of activities of daily living support through smart home integration.
Main Results:
- Supportive smart home technology integrates feedback and action based on daily functioning.
- Sample systems demonstrate utility for individuals with cognitive and mobility impairments.
- Ethical and public policy aspects are crucial for implementation.
Conclusions:
- Smart home technology can be a valuable adjunct to traditional home care.
- It has the potential to enhance independence and quality of life for older adults.
- Future development should consider ethical and policy frameworks for widespread adoption.
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