IoT based health monitoring system for elderly people

Abstract

Internet of Things (IOT) is a where data collection is done via devices which communicates with each other and stores those data in cloud. From which it is possible to extract, analyze and send data way faster with efficiency. IOT has paved the way to new possibilities in different areas and industries. This indicates from smart home appliances to the smart self-driven car, to remotely observe and control different objects. Healthcare has been secluded from this revolution for long as its diversity and heterogeneity. Health monitoring of elderly is one of the most crucial subject in modern era health care. And it is a new challenge to remotely monitor the health condition. In this paper, we will depict the current situation of the technology of the health monitoring projects based on IOT and propose how we can improve the actual implementations of the monitoring system for the health care of the elderly people. We will also discuss how we can make the concerning people aware with precision if any alarming situation is spotted so that instant action can be taken thus ensuring reduction of casualty.