An Innovative Telemonitoring System for Older Adults Based on Low Power Wide Area Networks

We describe an innovative system to support the care network of older adults that live autonomously at home, as well as monitoring their daily activities in the living environments. The novel system is based on two ICT infrastructures: (a) a new open access regional Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWA) based on LoraWAN® technology, and (b) an open regional big-data platform for sensor networks, called SensorNET. The system has been co-developed by Lepida Scpa (a local public owned tech-company) and AIAS WeCareMore Centre (an association of people with disabilities specialized in assistive technologies). The first prototype of the system is currently being tested involving residents of sheltered apartments (Novi Care Residence) and their caregiver. The ultimate goal for the system is to foster the integration of the local care and social networks with a view to allow older adults to stay longer and live independently and safe in their homes.