Intelligent assistive technologies for seniors

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??