The IoT could offer people with dementia new ways of living independently for longer, according to The Guardian. UK programme, IoTUK, is running a series of projects, including two living labs at the University of Surrey, to explore a range of connected devices including smart wallets that track pill usage, bottles that dispense the correct dosage of medication, and avatars to guide people through care routines. But it will be some time before we see any major changes in how our lives are organised around technology. Dementia is now the leading cause of death in England and Wales, and is thought to affect more than 850,000 people in the UK. Eventually, the systems could be offered by the NHS to those diagnosed with the condition.
The IoT could offer people with dementia new ways of living independently for longer, according to The Guardian. UK programme, IoTUK, is running a series of projects, including two living labs at the University of Surrey, to explore a range of connected devices including smart wallets that track pill usage, bottles that dispense the correct dosage of medication, and avatars to guide people through care routines. But it will be some time before we see any major changes in how our lives are organised around technology. Eventually, the systems could be offered by the NHS to those diagnosed with the condition.