IoT Elderly Care
Fujitsu uses Gerontechology to alleviate the pressure of ageing population and enable “Ageing in Place”
The problem of ageing population in Hong Kong is becoming more serious. According to the Elderly Commission1, in 2014, the number of the elderly aged 65+ accounted for 15.4% of the total population in Hong Kong. However, this number will increase to 30% of the population in Hong Kong by 2034. In addition, the ratio of the elderly person to the working-age persons will become 1:2.4 by 2030. The ageing society will pose heavy pressure on the entire medical system and elderly care services.
Facing these pressing societal issues, all walks of live are anticipating using technology to alleviate the burden on society. More importantly is to achieve “Ageing in Place", enabling the elderly to live in a familiar and safe home environment which have positive effect on their physical and mental health.
It is feasible to promote "Ageing in Place" through the adoption of gerontechnology. For instance, it can monitor the health of the elderly by using equipment with advanced technologies such as IoT and 5G. It can also be used for remote consultation, reducing the cost of medical care and accidental casualties. Moreover, using artificial intelligence and robotics to increase daily communications can reduce the loneliness of elderly. In a nutshell, gerontechnology can provide support to caregivers and strengthen community connections to create a better care environment for elderly.
Solutions
Analyzing health status by sounds detection
Monitoring patient’s condition
Customer stories
South Western Sydney Local Health District
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