Research and Development Report: IoT Solutions for Elderly Care

This report explores the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals. It focuses on the use of IoT for monitoring activities, addressing feelings of loneliness and vulnerability, and providing remote care solutions. The report details how IoT technologies, such as interconnected devices and remote monitoring systems, can reduce healthcare costs, minimize risks, and improve communication for seniors. Furthermore, it compares the IoT approach with the Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM), highlighting how IoT can facilitate closer connections with family members and access to community activities and products. The conclusion emphasizes the benefits of IoT in providing comprehensive support for the elderly, promoting independence, and fostering better communication with loved ones and caregivers. This report provides a comprehensive overview of IoT's role in modern elderly care, offering insights into the technology's impact and potential for future development.

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Table of Contents
Introduction:....................................................................................................................................2
Discussion:.......................................................................................................................................2
Scenario 2:...................................................................................................................................2
IoT for elderly peoples:...............................................................................................................2
Comparison with DSRM.............................................................................................................3
Conclusion:......................................................................................................................................3
References:......................................................................................................................................4

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Introduction:
The report discusses about the use of IoT or internet of things for the use of monitoring
the activities of the elderly peoples. This is done so as to eliminate the problem of feeling alone
and vulnerable at their own homes (Cui 2016). The later part of the report consists of the
comparing of this use of IoT for the elderly people with the DSRM methodology. IoT or internet
of things refer to the system that is made up of interrelated “computing devices”, “mechanical
and digital machines”, “objects”, “animals” or “peoples” who are provided an identifier that is
unique and has the ability of transferring data over the network without any “human-to-human”
or “human-to-computer” interactions.
Discussion:
Scenario 2:
IoT for elderly peoples:
Today’s world consists of many cases where it can be seen that the elderly peoples are
felling alone and along with this they are also feeling vulnerable at their own homes which make
them fear about a fatal fall. For this reason, the the IoT technology is adopted so as to do a proper
monitoring of the elderly peoples (Zallio McGrory and Berry 2017). By the use of IoT the
elderly people are able to reduce the cost for their care that is the doctors are able to track and
monitor the elderly peoples remotely which eliminates the cost of the regular doctor visits. The
enabling of devices remotely without moving from one part of the house to another will help in
the minimising of the risks of falling due to wet floors or from the staircases. IoT has also
changed the way of communication for the elderly peoples with their loved ones and this include
the video calla and many other features. Even without leaving the homes the elderly peoples can

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keep in touch with their friends and their relatives. the loved ones of the elderly peoples always
worry about the seniors who are left alone at home specially for those peoples who are having
some disability and are under the potential risk of any type of accident (Hussain et al. 2015).
Many home IoT systems are there which helps in the monitoring of the peoples inside the house.
Comparison with DSRM
DSRM or Design Science Research Methodology mainly refers to the information
technology that is based on the outcome. By application of the DSRM methodology RFID can be
better understood (Alharbi and Chatterjee 2017). By the use of the IoT the elderly peoples are
able to get closer to their family. Technology has greatly helped in this process by making easy
availability of various digital devices and social medias to the elderly peoples where they are
able to connect with their family members. The elderly people are also able to indulge
themselves in the activities that are going on around them in the community (Mukhopadhyay and
Suryadevara 2014). The elderly people are also able to buy things from all around the world
thereby making it possible to get access to any type of product that they need.
Conclusion:
The above study helps to conclude that the use of IoT is the best option for serving the
elderly peoples. The use of technology not only helps in monitoring of the elderly people but will
also help the elderly peoples in establishing a good communication with their loved ones as well
as the community. The technology also helps out the elderly people by providing them the
opportunity with accessing various electronic devices present inside the house with a click of a
button and by not moving from one place to another as well. family members, the doctors and
the care givers are also able to keep a constant monitoring of the elderly peoples and prevent
them from facing any type of risks.

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