Case study
We're developing a low-cost, non-invasive sensor, monitoring and support system to enable older people to live in their own homes for longer.
Delivering healthcare to an aging population
As we grow older, certain day-to-day activities can become difficult. Within our own homes, the risk of falls and related injuries increases. Our aging population requires improved and cost-effective ways to reduce these risks and manage age-related health issues.
We're developing a low-cost, non-invasive sensor, monitoring and support system to enable older people to live in their own homes for longer.
We're developing a low-cost, non-invasive sensor, monitoring and support system to enable older people to live in their own homes for longer.
To help older people live in their own homes for longer and reduce the strain to them, their families and the health and aged care systems, there is an opportunity to create smarter and safer homes for the elderly and help improve their quality of life.
Developing a smart sensor system for safer homes
Through the Australian e-Health Research Centre , we have developed a low-cost, non-invasive sensor, monitoring and support system for use in either individual homes or a supported-living community.
The Smarter Safer Homes system can:
Improving quality of life
The Smarter Safer Homes platform has been installed in more than 150 homes of senior residences across Australia with user feedback helping to continue to tailor the platform and its interface for purpose.
We are continuing to trial Smarter Safer Homes and are seeking new collaborators, with the aim of providing:
We are also undertaking a number of trials and seeking more partners in order to provide different services to the aged and disability community.
We partner with small and large companies, government and industry in Australia and around the world.