Week 11

Question 1

Gerontechnology

Answer 1

-response to the combination of the aging of society and rapidly emerging new technologies

Question 2

Subcategories within gerontechnology

Answer 2

-successful aging
-improve communication and mobility
-aging in place

Question 3

Successfully aging

Answer 3

-might include any device or intervention that contributes to the persons perception of successful aging

Question 4

Improve communication and mobility

Answer 4

-wearables
-implants and replacements (pacemakers etc)
-mobility aids
-cognitive aids

Question 5

Aging in place

Answer 5

-remaining living in the community with some level of independence, rather than in residential care

Question 6

Smart home devices

Answer 6

-google home
-amazon alexa

Question 7

AAL systems

Answer 7

-various sensors that use AI to analyze behaviour and compare it to established patterns, and call caregivers as needed

Question 8

RF-pose

Answer 8

-provides accurate human pose estimation through walls and obstructions
-uses wifi frequencies etc that reflect off the human body

Question 9

Ethical considerations (helpful)

Answer 9

-constant security
-know location if fall/unconcious
-quick response time to appropriate people

Question 10

Ethical considerations (harmful)

Answer 10

-personal life becomes known to family and caregivers
-might have to explain personal moments
-possible 24/7 surveillance
-may not be sustainable

Question 11

Gerontechnology for the future

Answer 11

-slip on shoes
-glasses eye camera

Question 12

Care Predict results

Answer 12

-results may just be due to increased communication
-may not need all these different biometrics and invasion of privacy for

Question 13

Important things to remember with gerontechnology

Answer 13

-population in question
-accessibility and sustainability of intervention
-cost to benefit