Title :
Information and communications technologies for ubiquitous-healthcare
Author_Institution :
ECE Dept., McMaster Univ., Hamilton, ON, Canada
fDate :
June 30 2011-July 1 2011
Abstract :
In our work, we are using advances in information and communications technologies, wireless communication, Web based technologies and autonomics, to develop new, smart and cost-effective solutions for the health wellness of the elderly. Such a solution would enable elderly to lead independent lifestyles in their own homes while being continuously monitored for the early detection of symptoms, so diseases can be treated earlier than in later stages as is currently done; to promote health wellness; as well as to treat chronic illnesses.
Keywords :
Internet; health care; ubiquitous computing; Web based technologies; autonomics; information and communications technologies; ubiquitous-healthcare; wireless communication; Aging; Economics; Monitoring; Senior citizens; Wireless sensor networks;
Conference_Titel :
Signals, Circuits and Systems (ISSCS), 2011 10th International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
lasi
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-944-7
DOI :
10.1109/ISSCS.2011.5978711