Randomized trial demonstrates improved quality of life for older adults in nursing homes, indicating enhanced autonomy and engagement through technology.
The provision of elder care in nursing homes is facing increasing challenges, particularly in meeting the diverse and evolving needs of older adults. This paper presents a design strategy for integrating context-aware intelligent systems into nursing homes to optimize service delivery and improve the overall quality of life for older adults. The proposed system focuses on key functions such as exercise reminders, medication management, and daily activity monitoring through wearable devices and smart terminals. It also highlights the critical role of nursing home staff in ensuring the optimal use of technology. While the system is designed to be user-friendly for elderly residents, its full potential is realized only when supported by nursing home keepers who can optimize its functionalities through proper guidance and real-time monitoring. The integration of context-awareness allows the system to personalize care based on individual health profiles, environmental factors, and social interactions, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction. This paper underscores the importance of collaborative roles between family members, nursing home staff, and the technology itself, in promoting the autonomy, social integration, and emotional well-being of older adults in institutional care settings.
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