Support Healthy Aging with Smart Home Technology: A data ecosystem for Elderly Healthcare Monitoring
The ageing population around the world is increasing at an unprecedented rate. The percentage of the global older population
(aged 65 or above) increased from 6% in 1994 to 9% in 2017 and is expected to reach 16% by 2050. This situation is more severe in developed countries; for example, 25% of Canadian citizens will be over 65 by 2030. Such demographic challenge is creating a tremendous, ongoing burden for healthcare services.