Technology is growing by leaps and bounds so is our dependency on it. In my opinion, technology is the way forward and there is no denying the fact.
Across the globe, Aged Care sector is witnessing huge dependence on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Predictive Analytics, I am sure India is not too far behind.
AI & Predictive Analytics will be the future of Elderly Care, the logical reasoning being, technology is getting cheaper and closer but human interface is getting expensive and distant.
Today there are wearable and fixed location devices which can share multiple complex insights for effective Senior Care monitoring and service delivery, that too at a fraction of the cost.
From predicting symptoms of neglect, depression, isolation, urinary tract infection, eating patterns and falls prevention, it seems everything is now part of artificial intelligence or AgeTech.
There are wearable technologies which can gather data on Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and also predict our patterns about eating, bathing, cooking, self-grooming to basic activities such as sleeping, sitting, standing, walking, medication etc.
Soon Predictive Technology will be also be able to identify serious mental health issues and other emotional trigger points which may require immediate family or institutional interventions.
Another example of the effective AgeTech is Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), this not only helps caregivers in “Wander Management” to care for people with dementia but also gives a sense of security to family members.
Some Eldercare companies who have invested into Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Technology to promote person-centered care can predict urinary tract infection about 3-4 days in advance, depression about 7 days before the symptoms and probability of falls among elders about 7-10 days beforehand.