Smart home technology is more and more used by the elderly who want to get older than to move to institutional treatment. However, smart home technology can cause risks when it is used in a way that minimizes independence, autonomy and dignity. I recently wrote about this about the public health posts of Boston University.
Older people may not welcome indoor cameras or surveys according to the commands of loved ones. Because they feel comfortable to take some dangers at home and to maintain independence. On the contrary, many elderly people choose to install smart home technology to help you manage your health care or connect with loved ones. The point is that they should be their choice as needed.
Read the entire piece here.
This is the third work of the short series about the older smart home technology. You can find the first piece of this technology that summarizes this technology and the second piece that understands the point of view of the caregiver in using the product here.
