intelligent assistive technologies for seniors
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Intelligent Assistive Technologies for Seniors Dr Nashwa Elbendary
Zewail City workshop on Intelligent Systems and application On Saturday 7 March 2015
SRGE Members
IntroductionWith century changes in the age structure of population, there isincrease in the number of elderly people and decreased trend oftheir morality rates trend, which is considered as a natural result ofreducing of diseases spread among the elderly and the efforts ofhealth care for them. The older layer of a heavy economic burden on society need aspecial care from their families, and the government on the other handbecause they are considered layer is capable of production, providingthem with health care and social security.
Introduction Nowadays, with the increase in the number of older people there is a need to expect their numbers in order to develop strategies and future plans for them.
Introduction In 2010, Elderly who aged 65 or older were 524 million approximately of the world’spopulation and the number of elderly rapidly grows. So, by 2050, it is expected to be nearlytriple to about 1.5 billion world’s population, (24 million people over the age of 60 in Egypt).
Age structure (2014 est.):
0-14 years: 32.1% (male 14,272,494/female 13,639,550)15-24 years: 17.8% (male 7,913,351/female 7,536,925)25-54 years: 38.4% (male 16,942,145/female 16,398,524)55-64 years: 6.7% (male 2,888,193/female 2,973,531)65 years and over: 5% (male 1,949,145/female 2,381,241)
Source: CIA World Factbook
Vision Hearing Mobility
Major Problems of Seniors
Hearing
Vision
Memory and
CognitionMobility
Health-related
Major Problems of Seniors
Dependence Isolation
Assistive Technology
What is Assistive TechnologyTechnology that assists you!
Improve Quality of Life
care relianceIndependence
Assistive Technology (AT)
Access
Communication
EntertainmentHealth
Memory and cognition
Smart Homes Smart Homes demonstratehow assistive technology, used ina living environment, enablespeople to maintain theirindependence and safety in thehome.
Aims at making everyday tasks,at home, at work or in thecommunity, more achievable andmore enjoyable.
Smart Homes for Seniors Assistive technology in thehome is becoming a viableoption for the elderly andpeople living with a disability,who would prefer to remainin the comfort of their homesrather than move to ahealthcare facility
WeMo Home Automation System - by Belkin
Source: http://www.belkin.com/wemo/
Augmented Reality
Gamification The application of game elements a in non-gaming context offers a great potential regarding the engagement of senior citizens with information systems.
Usage physical and cognitive therapy
The gamification of real-life activities which are no longer accessible due to age-related changes and the application of game design elements to foster social interaction.
Includes the idea of motivating users to participate in physical or cognitive therapy by providing game-like experiences which resemble leisure activities and foster the user’s engagement and long-term motivation
Offering achievements and high-score lists may encourage elderly persons to compete with peers. On the other hand, data provided by these applications may be used by medical or nursing staff in order to monitor and analyze the user’s performance.
Dementia People living with Dementia may experience memory loss, disorientation, areduced interest in hobbies and the need for personal care.
Using aids and equipment (otherwise known as assistive technology) in theearly stages will help in enabling independence and safety, and offer peace ofmind for family and care givers.
Alzheimer’s
Dementia
http://www.lumosity.com/ [online application]
http://www.fitbrains.com/ [online application]
Dementia
[iOS Apps.]
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cognifit-brain-fitness/id528285610?mt=8 [CogniFit Brain Fitness]
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/personal-zen/id689013447?mt=8 [Personal Zen]
Dementia[Android Apps.]
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=brain.trainer[Brain Trainer Special]
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=t2.paj [Positive Activity Jackpot]
Telemedicine/Telehealth
Telemedicine/Telehealth
Honeywell Hommed and eDevice Expand Connectivity Solutions for Telehealth
Recommendations Develop Intelligent monitoring systems
Develop Gamification based apps
Design low-cost devises
Good public health insurance system
Infrastructure, Security, Privacy
Awareness campaigns to spread the culture of technology usage for seniors
Scientific Research Group in Egypt
Thank you so much for your attention
Any Questions??