How AI can transform the home care sector and improve lives of carers and residents

August 21, 2024

As the aging population continues to grow, there is a pressing need for innovative solutions to help elderly and vulnerable individuals live independently while ensuring their safety and well-being.

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides across various industries, and the home care sector is no exception.

When integrated with IoT (Internet of Things) devices, AI is emerging as a game-changer for home care, offering a range of benefits that enhance the quality of care for those living at home.

Enhancing safety and independence for residents

Maintaining independence while ensuring safety can be a delicate balance for people with increased care needs. AI-powered IoT solutions provide an effective way to achieve this by monitoring and analyzing daily activities, detecting unusual patterns, and triggering alerts in case of emergencies.

For example, smart sensors placed throughout the home can track movement, sleep patterns, and even vital signs. If an elderly person falls or exhibits signs of distress, the system can automatically notify caregivers or family members, enabling prompt intervention.

Additionally, AI can assist with medication management by reminding individuals to take their prescribed doses at the right time. These reminders can be personalized based on the person’s habits and routines, reducing the risk of missed or incorrect dosages.

Enabling predictive care and early intervention

AI’s ability to analyze large amounts of data in real time allows for predictive healthcare, a crucial aspect of proactive care for the elderly.

This enables healthcare providers to intervene early, potentially preventing serious conditions from developing and reducing the need for hospitalizations.

Testimonial

Through the persistent observation of health metrics via IoT devices, AI algorithms are adept at discerning preliminary indicators of potential health concerns. These may include a subtle reduction in mobility or alterations in sleep patterns, which could signify underlying health issues.

Karsten Ries
CEO Onics

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If you want to leverage AI in your home care solution, you need hardware that can manage and process the large amounts of data generated.

The Squid.link 2X gateway from Onics provides a powerful foundation for your solution. Its high processing power is ideal for handling complex solutions including AI and ensures your solution functions reliably.

The gateway supports various communication protocols, enabling you to integrate different sensors in your solution and collect the necessary data to feed the AI algorithms.

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