Wireless Sensor Network Based Home Monitoring System for Wellness Determination of Elderly

Author

Suryadevara, Nagender Kumar ; Mukhopadhyay, Subhas Chandra

Author_Institution

Sch. of Eng. & Adv. Technol., Massey Univ., Palmerston North, New Zealand

Volume

12

Issue

6

fYear

2012

fDate

6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1965

Lastpage

1972

Abstract

Wireless-sensor-network-based home monitoring system for elderly activity behavior involves functional assessment of daily activities. In this paper, we reported a mechanism for estimation of elderly well-being condition based on usage of house-hold appliances connected through various sensing units. We defined two new wellness functions to determine the status of the elderly on performing essential daily activities. The developed system for monitoring and evaluation of essential daily activities was tested at the homes of four different elderly persons living alone and the results are encouraging in determining wellness of the elderly.

Keywords

biomedical equipment; domestic appliances; geriatrics; patient monitoring; wireless sensor networks; elderly activity behavior; elderly wellness determination; functional assessment; home monitoring system; house-hold appliances; sensing units; wireless sensor network; Electrical products; Home appliances; Monitoring; Real time systems; Senior citizens; Sensors; Zigbee; Activities of daily living; elder care; home monitoring; smart home; wellness; wireless sensor network;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Sensors Journal, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1530-437X

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/JSEN.2011.2182341

Filename

6122042