We re looking at how health monitoring devices in smart homes can help with keeping the elderly connected to health services, especially those staying alone, while simultaneously respecting their privacy, said Nazim. Beds with internet-connected heat sensors, smartphone based fall detection devices, as well as motion sensors could be integrated in a network that alerts caregivers and healthcare professionals about any abnormalities in real time. This could support aging-in-place, which studies show provide better quality of life than residential care.

SERDANG, 5 November – Kursus Persediaan Kehidupan Pesara Sejahtera 2025 anjuran Institut Penyelidikan Penuaan Malaysia (MyAgeing®), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), dengan kerjasama Pejabat Pendaftar UPM serta tajaan daripada UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund), telah melabuhkan tirainya hari ini selepas berlangsung selama dua hari di Bilik Latihan MyAgeing®, UPM.