Health Monitoring System for the Elderly
摘要
According to a study, one out of every 20 people above the age of 65 are suffering from Alzheimer's. People with such neurological conditions have poor navigation skills and often wander around without having knowledge of where and what they are doing. In such situations, tracking them down is extremely important as it is life threatening to themselves and the people around them. It is also important to monitor elderly individuals’ vitals like heart rate and steps along with detecting an impact (fall) so that necessary actions can be taken. Other than the strong personal motivation the current market needs a product through which people suffering from such neurological conditions can be supported. But not many are present in the current market and the ones that are, require the patient to wear some dedicated device like a neck ring or other uncomfortable devices. Often, people, especially elderly individuals lose their lives because ‘it was too late’. There is a major requirement in today's market for a system which would send alerts and concerned individuals in case of any abnormality in detected data so that it would not be ‘too late’ to act. The sensors that are incorporated within the Apple Watch provide an ocean of valuable data which can be harnessed by caretakers and other concerned individuals. Now-a-days, people are too involved and busy with their work to stay at home and be there for elderly individuals at all times. Through this data, people can take care of their loved ones even when they are not around. By receiving timely notifications in case of any emergencies, the world would become a safer, more reliable place for all elderly individuals, especially those who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other neurological conditions.