AI in Elderly Care: Optimizing Health Monitoring and Support for Aging Populations

Abstract

The provision of healthcare to the aging population is one major problem to health care systems all over the world due to the rapid growth of this group of people hence the need for improving the health care strategies to cater for the elderly. Wearable electronics and smart e-Home technologies that are being fostered through AI are helping elderly through constant tracking of vital body signs, real-time observation of signs of illnesses, and coordination of caregivers. The aim of this paper is to describe how the new technologies are enhancing elderly care through the use of smart gadgets, health monitoring devices and smart homes. The health conditions can also be monitored on real-time basis along with the presence of AI intelligence that help the healthcare givers and caregivers to extend more ways of proactive care. The paper also looks at the roles of AI in promoting elderly independence, timely interventions and overall quality of life to elderly people. Further, it discusses the problems associated with utilization of AI in elderly care, specifically, the ripeness of problems of extrusion of privacy, data security, and ethical dilemmas.