The OCarePlatform: A context-aware system to support independent living

There are many challenges involved in caring for the increasing number of elderly individuals and those with chronic illness in independent living facilities ( “residents”) [1]. One of these challenges is a shortage of skilled caregivers to provide help for residents [2] and a wide range of caregivers, some being formal (such as home nurses) and others being informal (such as neighbors).
Source: Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine - Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Source Type: research