Technology Devices for Eldercare

Karen C. Olufokunbi

2018

Abstract

The discourse of this paper is to examine some of the various devices used for Eldercare. In the literature, there exist assistive devices, assistive technology devices, smart homes projects and systems that cater for older people. These can be used to enhance graceful aging and sound health to solve the problem of the elderly living productive, fulfilled and longer lives. The process of rehabilitation is also important and these devices play a major role in prolonging life. Health Buddy and AlereNet systems are useful in heart failure management. A unique smart home facility, TigerPlace, utilizes university staff and students for Eldercare. The role of technologies in the ultimate care of the elderly is very important and will continue to be in the limelight in the future.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Olufokunbi K. (2018). Technology Devices for Eldercare.In - HSP, ISBN , pages 0-0. DOI: 10.5220/0006820902990306

in Bibtex Style

@conference{hsp18,
author={Karen C. Olufokunbi},
title={Technology Devices for Eldercare},
booktitle={ - HSP,},
year={2018},
pages={},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0006820902990306},
isbn={},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - - HSP,
TI - Technology Devices for Eldercare
SN -
AU - Olufokunbi K.
PY - 2018
SP - 0
EP - 0
DO - 10.5220/0006820902990306