IoT-based Solutions for Elderly Care: Enabling Independent Living and Health Monitoring

Abstract

The aging population presents unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, necessitating innovative solutions to support elderly individuals' independent living and health monitoring. IoT-based solutions offer promising avenues for addressing these challenges by providing continuous, non-intrusive monitoring and assistance to elderly individuals in their homes. This paper presents an overview of IoT-based solutions for elderly care, focusing on technologies and applications that enable independent living and health monitoring. Key components of these solutions include wearable sensors, smart home devices, and remote monitoring platforms, which collect and analyze data on vital signs, activity levels, and environmental conditions. Through real-time data analytics and machine learning algorithms, IoT-enabled systems can detect anomalies, predict health-related events, and provide timely interventions, thus promoting proactive healthcare management and reducing the risk of adverse health outcomes. Moreover, IoT-based solutions empower elderly individuals to maintain their autonomy and quality of life by facilitating remote communication, social engagement, and access to support services. This paper reviews the state-of-the-art IoT technologies, applications, and challenges in elderly care, highlighting their potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery and improve the well-being of aging populations.