March 3rd Beijing time, [b] American wealth magazine Forbes published a list of top 10 high-tech products for older people. These products are known as Andrew Carle (Andrew Carle), a living and elderly living management project by the George Mason University. For "grandma technology", such as remote monitoring system Grandcare, medicine management device MedMinde and GPS positioning shoes. [/b] these high-tech products will make elderly people happier and happier in their later years.
with these high-tech products, we don't have to worry about the old parents' forgetting to take medicine, or wrestling with carelessness, or because the remote control can't use or miss their favorite TV programs. The
1. remote monitoring system - Grandcare
this is a system that can remote monitor the old man living alone. The system can record the activities of elderly people in key locations at home through special sensors. If any abnormal situation occurs, the system will immediately send out the alarm message to the guardian.
in addition, the Grandcare system can also provide telemedicine services and functions, and the guardian sends text information or picture information through a dedicated TV channel or a selected touch screen (of course, this is the need for the device to access the Internet).
2. medical management device - MedMinder
this is a medical management device. Popularly speaking, it is a computer controlled medicine box, which can send out audio-visual prompt signals to the elderly in real time. If the old man does not take the medicine within the specified time period, the MedMinder box will get through the guardian's phone call at the first time. The
3. emergency response device - 5Star Urgent Response
this is a very lightweight, portable security device. It will dial 911 calls directly in case of emergency, of course, it can also be set up to "connect a 911 agency". If you don't want to work hard, it can also be set to "call a nurse" or "a friend".
, in addition, the 5Star emergency response device has a built-in online GPS locator, which can be used when the carrier is lost or abducted (of course, if the device is missing, the user can easily find it). It sells for $49.99, with a monthly service charge of $14.99 plus an activation fee of $35. The
4. three in one telephone system - the VTech CareLine
VTech CareLine system consists of three parts: a cable seat, a wireless phone, and a security seat for the elderly, and these three parts will form a simple The security system, and there is no service charge.
5. goes out of the designated area for the alarm - GPS shoes
GPS shoes are one of the latest works in the medical field, from the hand of the medical shoe manufacturer Aetrex Worldwide, and the Andrew Carle, mentioned above, assists in the development. It can effectively solve some of the common problems of the elderly - Alzheimer's, like wandering around, possible loss or injury, because the GPS device in this shoe can warn the guardian when the wearer goes out of a particular area.
6. is essential for old people driving - the DriveSharp
DriveSharp software system is a brain health program developed by a company named "PositScience". The software system is based on the PC game program, which reduces the accident rate of elderly drivers by training software such as brain and vision.
in the United States, old driver friends can get the DriveSharp software system free of charge through insurance companies, or can also be obtained through the AAA American Auto Association, but the latter needs to pay $49. In addition, by logging on to the "BrainHQ.com" site, older drivers can also receive a full PositScience training course (8 dollars per month).
7. dedicated mobile phone for the elderly - Samsung Jitterbug
Samsung Jitterbug is a mobile product designed for the elderly. First of all, from the physical point of view, it has a very large button design, which is very important for the old people who have not very good hands and feet. Secondly, in the software aspect, it abandons the fashionable cell phone ring sound function and is replaced by a more practical operation assistance function for the elderly.
the price of the mobile phone is 99 USD, and the minimum monthly service item is USD 14.99 (plus 35 USD activation fee). These services include drug reminders, daily living hotline and health consultation.
8. can cure sick clothes -.Quot; Smart.quot; Clothing
.quot; Smart.quot; Clothing ("smart") also known as iTextiles, which contains a variety of sensors that can be used to monitor the health of the wearer. For example, heart rate, breathing, blood sugar, etc. When these monitoring data appear abnormal or exceed the standard, the system will give warning to the guardians for the first time. The
9. wireless headset system - TV Ears
this wireless headset system is mainly for the elderly with hearing loss. Through this system, TV Ears can amplify the voice in TV programs and reduce background noise. It is worth mentioning that when the program suddenly broadcast ads, it can automatically lower the voice.
10. won't miss a good program - Tek Partner remote control
this "work" type universal remote control is large, and the middle part has a start button. For the elderly who are not very good at vision, the remote controller is easy to use and is not easy to lose to a certain corner. The old people's favorite programs will no longer be missed.
this is a medical management device. Popularly speaking, it is a computer controlled medicine box, which can send out audio-visual prompt signals to the elderly in real time. If the old man does not take the medicine within the specified time period, the MedMinder box will get through the guardian's phone call at the first time.