International Congress on Gerontology and Geriatric International Congress on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine 2009 Medicine 2009 AIIMS, New Delhi AIIMS, New Delhi Feb 27, 2009 Feb 27, 2009 Dr V C Goyal Dr Usha Dixit Director Scientist C [email protected][email protected]Science & Society Division Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110 016 ASSISTIVE AND ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR ELDERLY IN INDIA
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International Congress on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine 2009 International Congress on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine 2009 AIIMS, New Delhi AIIMS, New Delhi
Science & Society DivisionDepartment of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli RoadNew Delhi-110 016
ASSISTIVE AND ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR ELDERLY IN INDIA
Enabling a better environment for senior citizens where their experience & wisdom is gainfully utilized, thereby giving them a respectful position in the society.
They are able to live quality life by developing an effective interface with younger sections of society, who need and cherish their caregiving.
THEMETHEME
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Elderly may be vulnerable when they:
• Live alone
• Walk alone
• Go out for shopping
• Do their banking
• Travel alone
Technology ApplicationsTechnology Applications
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• Health/Medical Care• Nutritious Food• Home Designs• Domestic Appliances• Furniture Designs• Garment Designs• Footwear Designs• Transport Designs• Assistive Devices• Recreation & Entertainment
• Networking
• To provide needed safety and security
• To restore and maintain possible level of functional independence
• Two groups of users require some support and assistance in everyday
life- frail & ailing elderly
older people with disabilities
Need of AET
Assistive/Enabling Devices (AEDs)
• Some examples: elderly-friendly mobile phone & telephone
instrument with enlarged buttons/numbers, speaker phone and cordless facility
walking stick GPS-enabled walking stick with alarm pendant-type surveillance devices for
dementia patients wearable devices to monitor inconsistencies
in pulse, etc
Reasons for less popularization
Lack of awareness among users and professionalsLow availability in marketAbsence of support systemsAffordability (& non-coverage under instruments of
health insurance, govt. schemes, etc.)Apathy & lack of synergy among various
professionals (including academic institutions)
Measures/actions requiredNeed assessment studies with
involvement of appropriate organizations
Awareness of users and professionals Interface with industry, academic
institutions, Rehab Centres and voluntary organisations
for production and trials Popularization and dissemination of
AET through necessary support systems
Advocacy with government/other policy makers for inclusion of AET in relevant legislations
Some A/E Devices Device Device
Kitchen finger protector Jar opener/closer
Stair glide, handrails Lap desk with book holder
Bed rail Back scrubber with hand loops on each end
Raised seat, grab bars Utensils with finger bump grips or hand strap
ASSISTIVE DEVICES• Technology for dementia, alzheimer & parkinson
patients• Simple device for essential services (e.g. bank,
post office, IT return, travel bookings, doctor)• Simple device for registration of complaints with
police, legal cells• Low vision aids• Telecare systems• Wheel chair and walker• Mobility aids & writing aids
ASSISTIVE DEVICES• Walking stick with on-board GPS• Alarm at multiple places• Fall alarm• Flash card with medical history• Medical cabinet• Location devices• Easy-to-use mobile device for video calls and internet
services with a touch screen, camera, speakers, videoconferencing
• Standard triggers such as neck-worn pendant alarm and pull cord, activated by residents for assistance
Talking alarm Shower chair
Toilet AccessoriesToilet Accessories
Home Monitoring Systems
“Smart Home”- residence with technologies that enhances safety of elders at home and monitors their daily activities
• Devices and sensors control lighting, smoke detectors, door entry systems, locks, water outlets, as well as visual and tactile signaling devices
• Sensors to watch for abnormal behavior, sleeping patterns, use of toilet, kitchen, etc
• Devices for daily health checks, e.g. to measure heart rate, temperature, nutrition, etc
• PART-I: GENERAL INFORMATION
Name, age, gender, village/town/dist/state, area (urban/rural), contact details, highest qualification, occupation, annual income, living (alone or with spouse/children)
• PART-II: DIFFICULTY IN ADL
Floors (slippery), entrance, kitchen, toilet, lighting, doors/windows, any other difficulty/requirement