LTC for seniors: an intelligent gaming solution. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maggiorini, Dario; Ripamonti, Laura Anna
• Is Part Of: International journal of the digital human. Volume 1:Number 2(2016)
• Page Start: 202
• Page End: 226
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: ambient intelligence -- AmI -- context awareness -- videogames -- serious games -- healthcare technology -- long-term care -- LTC -- seniors -- senior citizens -- elderly people -- intelligent gaming -- home care -- private life; Human mechanics -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; Human engineering -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; Human-computer interaction -- Periodicals; 620.820113
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-3375

Abstract

The current demographic ageing in Europe is the result of a relevant economic, social, and medical development. Nevertheless, at the same time, it is also leading to a significant increase in the demand for long-term care (LTC) to seniors. One viable way to offer qualified cares at home, while at the same time containing costs, is to exploit digital technologies as enablers of a constant interaction between seniors and assisting personnel. In this paper, we propose a top-to-bottom solution to provide at home LTC to seniors: from requirements analysis, to design methodology for ambient intelligence (AmI), to a working prototypal architecture with implementation. The proposed system aims to integrate and leverage off-the-shelf technology with a particular focus on devices designed for videogame consoles. These devices, thanks to a user-friendly interface and a smooth learning curve can play a central role in minimising the interference in the senior's private life.