This chapter reports how interaction between family members and caregivers as perceived
by family members could be improved via context-aware, imperceptible internet of things …

With the increase in the number of elderly people living alone, the social disconnect they are
experiencing is an increasing issue. Through an interview study, we discovered a need for a …

Along with the increase in average life expectancy, the world's elderly population is
expected to grow to 2.1 billion by 2050. Ageing marks a sensitive and vulnerable period of …

In this paper we describe how an increase in older adult populations worldwide is a problem
for the provision of care at home. As global populations are increasing and more adults are …

One of the challenges accompanying the global rise in aging populations is the increase in
demand for care services. With an increase in age, the need for medical support also grows …

Technology has become an increasingly integral part of life. For example, technology allows
individuals to stay in touch with loved ones, obtain medical services through telehealthcare …

Caregivers play a crucial role in providing physical and emotional support to family
members or clients with various health conditions. As the number of older adult population …

Many older people are living with unmet care and support needs because of the challenges
facing the health and social care system in the UK. Recently, several digital technologies …

The purpose of the current study was to examine older adults' perceptions of Internet-of-
Things (IoT) smart home devices as part of a real-world feasibility study and describe what …

Smart technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT), have the potential to play a significant
role in enabling older people to age in place. Although there has been substantial …