Abstract:BACKGROUND
Population ageing is posing multiple social and economic challenges to society. One such challenge is the social and economic burden related to increased healthcare expenditure caused by early institutionalizations. The use of modern pervasive computing technology makes it possible to continuously monitor the health status of community-dwelling older adults at home. Early detection of health issues through these technologies may allow for reduced treatment costs, and initiati… Show more
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