Assisted Living Using Sensor Based Ambient Intelligence

Abstract

This research paper reviews the methodologies used to monitor and enable the elderly population to live a safe lifestyle. The four different methodologies reviewed primarily revolve around the concept of Ambient Intelligence and behavior monitoring where-in the elderly person’s activities of daily living are monitored and deviations are analyzed as possible emergencies. Most of the methodologies were found to have good success rates and confidence levels and areas of improvements were also determined. A survey was also initiated to about 60 participants from different geographies and demographics to know about the awareness and acceptance of such technologies. While awareness will need to be built up, most respondents were in favor of self-reliance for elderly people. An opinion of an expert working in the field of elderly care was also taken and it corroborated the findings from literature review and survey results that the method of assisted living using sensor based ambient intelligence will gain prevalence to provide well-being of elderly people.