Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Lively bets that networked sensors can help seniors hold on to independence?

Can sensors help seniors hold on to independence? Lively is betting on it — Tech News and Analysis

I'm not sure how I feel about this technology. Sort of the senior version of a nanny-cam, which would probably be one of the sensors. A logical extension of the "help I've fallen and I can't get up" button. If I was caring for a senior it might ease my mind. The senior might have other ideas about privacy. Also security would be a concern, as burglars and thieves might like to know the elder persons habits and absenses as well as the care giver.

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