Easing the way for the elderly in Thailand

 09-Nov-16, Bangkok Post 

Wristbands that alert caregivers to health emergencies. Speaking robots to assist the elderly. The Internet of Things for healthcare efficiency. As Thailand edges closer to becoming the first emerging country of Southeast Asia to become an ageing society, technology creators here have worked to develop innovations that will ensure a better life for the elderly.

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Several companies are now offering products that facilitate the care of seniors. Innovators such as CT Asia have put out robots that monitor signs and call family when problems occur. But a structural, long-term plan to assist the transition to an ageing society is more crucial.

Two communities - Saensuk municipality in Chon Buri and Muang district in Nakhon Si Thammarat - are working with the Tambon Health Promoting Hospitals (THPH) in Internet of Things (IoT) technology to help take care of seniors. 

Usually, municipal nurses in Saensuk visit elderly residents as part of ongoing patient engagement. But nurses are not always able to promptly respond. The Smart Healthcare system enables nurses to remotely monitor the health of elderly patients using cloud, data analytics and Bluetooth connectivity.

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 Elsevier APAC Healthcare Update