Ambient Assisted Living: Systematic Review

Passive Remote Monitoring and Aging in Place: A Scoping Review

“…Wearable technologies include devices worn on the body to activate in the event of an emergency (Blackman et al, 2016) or clothes that contain information-gathering and communication capability such as heart rate, temperature, and movement (Eltis, 2005; Evans et al, 2016; Hanson, Takahashi, & Pecina, 2013). Robots, artificial intelligence, and smart devices can contribute to aging in place through providing social interaction/companionship, safety reminders, information, and cleaning (Blackman et al, 2016; Choi, Demiris, & Thompson, 2018; Queirós & da Rocha, 2018). Many of these technologies require active engagement, diligence, and high adherence on the part of the individual being monitored, making them unsuitable for some older adults with mobility and/or cognitive decline, such as patients with advanced Alzheimer’s or older adults with multiple illnesses (Kim et al, 2017).…”

“…information, and cleaning (Blackman et al, 2016;Choi, Demiris, & Thompson, 2018;Queirós & da Rocha, 2018). Many of these technologies require active engagement, diligence, and high adherence on the part of the individual being monitored, making them unsuitable for some older adults with mobility and/or cognitive decline, such as patients with advanced Alzheimer's or older adults with multiple illnesses (Kim et al, 2017).…”