The OCarePlatform: A Context-aware Platform to support independent living

With an increasing number of elderly in our society and the shift from acute to chronic illness, the primary care systems in many countries are being overloaded. With this, many new challenges are placed in the forefront  [1]. One of the major challenges is the need for assistance in the home. Especially, with the reducing number of people able to provide care for their elderly or disabled relatives [2] and the wide range of different caregivers and organizations offering help to these people. Relatives, neighbors and acquaintances offering help will be further referred to as informal caregivers, while for example home nurses, physicians and therapists are called formal caregivers.
Source: Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine - Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Source Type: research