Collaborative Communication and Monitoring Ecosystem for Elderly Care

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Abstract

The advancement of technology enables better supporting the independence and well-being of elderly individuals. While there have been notable strides in healthcare solutions, there remains a need for innovative and non-intrusive approaches to enhance support for both the elderly and their caregivers. As a contribution in the context of Collaborative Networks, we present PRO-@GE, a collaborative communication and monitoring ecosystem platform designed to create an environment where different entities, including governmental and non-governmental organizations, individual or cooperative professionals, family members, and caregivers, can work together to offer more integrated and personalized services in elderly care. The functionality of this platform goes beyond providing essential information to individuals adhering to specific routines, such as medication schedules. It also enables families to stay informed about significant events in their elderly loved ones’ daily lives and interact with them at any time. Furthermore, PRO-@GE facilitates homecare provision companies in adopting novel business models, enabling the remote management of multiple individuals and ensuring prompt responses to health-related concerns. While technology plays a vital role, it is the collaborative network that truly enhances the social transformation and digital inclusion of the elderly in the modern era. Our contributions include a discussion on potential technologies for active aging, a business strategy, a conceptual model, and the implementation and validation of the proposed platform. Additionally, we discuss future directions involving Generative AI and its potential implementation in PRO-@GE.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNavigating Unpredictability: Collaborative Networks in Non-linear Worlds
Subtitle of host publication25th IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, PRO-VE 2024, Albi, France, October 28–30, 2024, Proceedings, Part II
EditorsLuís M. Camarinha-Matos, Angel Ortiz, Xavier Boucher, Anne-Marie Barthe-Delanoë
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages34-49
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-71743-7
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-71742-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event25th IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, PRO-VE 2024 - Albi, France
Duration: 28 Oct 202430 Oct 2024

Publication series

NameIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
PublisherSpringer
Volume727 IFIP
ISSN (Print)1868-4238
ISSN (Electronic)1868-422X

Conference

Conference25th IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, PRO-VE 2024
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityAlbi
Period28/10/2430/10/24

Keywords

  • Aging and Technology
  • Elderly Care Ecosystem
  • Generative AI
  • Innovation
  • IoT Devices

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