Using mobile application for Long-Term Care system

Abstract

Healthcare technology advances and a growing public health consciousness have increases longevity and quality of human life. A rapidly aging population has increased the demand for long term care services and facilities. To provide the elderly with adequate healthcare services, this work presents an elderly-oriented Long-Term Care(LTC) information system. Based on the demands of the elderly, an innovative application is also developed. This paper develops an APP for elderly and his/her family. The elderly and their families can interact through mobile app. And, their families can see the elderly's current status anytime and anywhere.