As the population continues to age rapidly with the number of people aged 65 and over in Hong Kong more than doubling between 1997 and 2023 to 22.4% of the total population, and estimated to grow to 29.1% by 2033, ensuring the safety of the elderly is becoming more and more difficult. Common incidents among seniors, such as falls, unexpected bed exits, and vital sign drops, all pose significant health risks, but caregivers can’t be everywhere at once and are already stretched to their limit. Thankfully, advancements in AI, IoT, and smart monitoring systems are revolutionizing elderly care, providing real-time alerts and preventative measures. In this blog, we will look at how to tackle elderly care’s biggest challenges with smart technology solutions.
GF Technovation’s Vitals sensor, which is already being used by over 10,000 facilities worldwide, combines vital signs monitoring with bed exit and fall detection. It uses Ballistocardiograph (BCG) sensing technology to detect small vibrations such as heartbeat, breathing and body motion 24/7. Any irregularities in the set parameters automatically triggers an alert to caregivers through smart phones, tablets or the solution’s dashboard. Vitals’ AI and deep learning capabilities auto-calibrate the sensitivity to ensure accuracy and eliminate false alarms. This means quicker response times to incidents, and a more automated approach to care, thus reducing manpower and workload pressures in care home environments, and more peace of mind in private home settings. Learn more about the Vitals sensor below:
Another ingenious smart elderly care solution is GF Technovation’s non-contact Vital Signs Monitoring Sensor. This IoT-connected device can be placed in bedrooms, toilets or anywhere that might be a blind spot for caregivers. Using Impulse Radio Ultra-Wide Band Radar Technology (IR-UWB RADAR) rather than cameras or microphones, it ensures privacy as well as enhanced safety for the elderly. The Vital Signs Monitoring Sensor tracks heart rate, respiratory rate, and body motion in real time. If anything unusual is detected, a push-alert is immediately sent to the caregiver for prompt action. See it in action below:
Smart elderly care solutions not only help to speed up response times when incidents do occur, the data collected can help to identify any deterioration in health before an emergency happens. The vast amount of data points collected on heart rate, respiratory rate, and movement enables more detailed health assessments over time, providing caregivers with a holistic view of the user’s health status to identify the early signs of health problems.
With smart elderly care solutions, technology is making senior safety more proactive than ever. By adopting AI-driven fall detection, bed exit alarms, and vital signs monitoring, caregivers can prevent emergencies, reduce hospitalizations, and enhance the overall well-being of elderly individuals. These solutions also reduce the burden on caregivers, allowing them to focus on high-priority cases. To learn more about GF Technovation’s smart elderly care solutions, click here.
