ENHANCING ELDERLY TASK PERFORMANCE: INTEGRATING AI WITH WEARABLE SENSORS FOR OPTIMAL FUNCTIONALITY – A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
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Elderly, Artificial Intelligence, Wearable Electronic Devices, Task Performance, Health Information Integration
Abstract
This narrative review identifies the synergistic integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Wearable Sensor Technologies to augment task performance in older adults. As globally population ages increases there is a communal demand for inventive methods to account the exceptional challenges that elderly individuals face. The review starts by investigating current developments in AI, displaying its applications in cognitive support and fall prevention. At the same time, it dives into the part of Wearable Sensor Advances, such as accelerometers and heart rate screens, in giving real-time wellbeing bits of knowledge. The narrative emphasizes the advantageous relationship between AI and wearable sensors, outlining how personalized data-driven methodologies contribute to progressed portability and in general well-being. Ethical considerations, including privacy concerns and consent, are analytically observed. It concludes by looking toward the future and examining cutting-edge biofeedback sensors and AI emotion recognition as a window into how senior care is changing. This review imagines a future in which elder care is seamlessly integrated into day-to-day activities, fostering aging individuals' autonomy, well-being, and sustained vitality through the synthesis of innovative technologies. By offering a comprehensive approach to optimizing task performance and promoting healthy aging in the elderly population, this thorough review seeks to shed light on the transformative potential of AI and wearable sensor integration.
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Tehreem Mukhtar
Faculty of Allied Health Science, Superior University, Lahore
Saleh Shah
Superior University, Lahore
Amna Ali
Satluj College of Allied Health Sciences Bahawalpur
Aayeshah Firdous
Faculty of Allied Health Science, Superior University, Lahore
Asima Irshad
Faculty of Allied Health Science, Superior University, Lahore
Alishba Sohail
Riphah International University, Lahore
Sara Hussain Gardezi
University of Child Health Sciences
Kirran Sikandar Gondal
MS (OMPT), University Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus-Pakistan,