Mobile ICT for seniors
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Mobile information and communication technologies (ICT) for seniors
The NBCC Mobile First Technology initiative's (MFTi) research goals in this area are to design technologies that (1) enable aging as a positive experience and (2) foster age-friendly communities. MFTI has received several requests to engage in the design or evaluation of mobile ICT that address life-critical issues facing seniors, including fire and flood prevention in living spaces, falls prevention, and facilitating various aspects of in-home healthcare and daily activities.
Projects
- Smart House Tek (tm): A Collaboration with Senior Watch Inc
- New Brunswick SPOR Network: Primary and Integrated Community Care
- New Brunswick SPOR Primary and Integrated Care Innovations Developmental Grant
Research topics
home monitoring, homecare, supporting daily activities, fall prevention, biometrics, image processing
Technologies
Bluetooth Low Energy, biometric identification
