Smart homes for senior citizens
Don't keep the future waiting.
Terms such as Digitisation and innovative technologies are now firmly anchored in our consciousness. However, it is not only our vocabulary that is changing, but also our immediate surroundings. The current trend of transforming our own homes into smart homes that support us in our everyday lives with intelligent assistance systems - such as Amazon's Alexa - remodelling is already widespread among younger generations and is now gradually being adopted by older groups of people.
Although many senior citizens are still sceptical about innovative technologies, smart assistance systems can make life in their own four walls easier, more comfortable and, above all, more enjoyable. safer design. JAMES can be described as Intelligent emergency call system can be easily integrated into the everyday lives of older people and offers a range of life-enhancing functions thanks to its components. Nothing stands in the way of moving into your own smart home and thus into the digital age.
The Kern family live in a smart home.
Peter is 73 and has lived alone in his large house for several years. Until now, he has done everyday tasks himself, but despite regular exercise, Peter is no longer as agile as he was a few years ago. The senior is plagued by back pain. Peter's son Gerhard lives with his family in a smart flat in Vienna and is enthusiastic about the benefits of the new technologies. Following his son's encouragement, Peter has now also decided to convert his house into a smart home.
From now on JAMES and Alexa (Amazon) for more Security and Comfort. The newly networked AAL-(Active and assisted living) Smarthome makes Peter's everyday life easier by automating tedious or strenuous everyday tasks through digitally controlled routines, thus creating more free time and comfort:
In addition to the all-encompassing Alexa-Home optimisation (networking and control of light, room temperature, music and TV, coffee machine, lawn robot, etc.), facilitates JAMES Peter's life with a mobile home emergency call, video telephony, measurement and assessment of vital signs, reminders to take important medication and much more.
Thanks to the unbeatable duo of helpers JAMES and Alexa Peter's life has changed from the ground up: He now lives under the sign of the JAMES core areas SAFETY, HEALTH and COMMUNITY and therefore has more time and energy for family and friends.
The advantages of an AAL smart home at a glance
New living comfort
For example, digital services that are networked with furnishings and household appliances (air conditioning, coffee machines, household, pool and mowing robots, etc.) and can be controlled via voice commands make life more convenient.
Health
Pedometers, scales, sugar and blood pressure monitors etc. linked to apps or smart devices can help to keep an eye on important health data and have it professionally assessed. The JAMES Vital Sensors in conjunction with the JAMES TabletThe system also allows you to view your personal vital signs and have them checked by a qualified nurse (optional service). In addition, the age-optimised video telephony function of the JAMES Tablet Nursing staff and doctors can be consulted at any time.
Entertainment
Isolation and boredom? Not with JAMES!
A smart emergency call system is the main focus of JAMES. Nevertheless, the interlinked areas of community and entertainment contribute immensely to the general well-being of older people. Automating one's own home opens up a whole new dimension of entertainment. For example, assistance systems enable the centralised control of televisions, lights, loudspeakers, blinds, etc. The JAMES Tablet With its age-friendly software, the new mobile phone also offers simple communication options (video telephony, voice connection, chat) with family, friends and specialist staff as well as a wide range of games and Internet services (YouTube, digital newspaper, radio and much more).
Security
A couple like no other - JAMES meets Alexa!
Smart homes thus guarantee optimum protection for their residents. With the unique combination of JAMES and Alexa makes your own home even more secure: JAMES' Mobile home emergency call at the touch of a button is Alexas Help with the home emergency call by voice command: "Alexa, JAMES!"