Technology for Senior Health & Fitness

Goal To provide Senior citizens with technology that will enhance their physical health and improve quality of life.

What is Different About Senior Fitness? Fitness for elderly populations varies from any other type of fitness because an aging body requires special care.

Some health problems elderly individuals face are… Heart Disease Heart Disease Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Lung Disease Lung Disease High blood pressure High blood pressure High cholesterol High cholesterol Diabetes Diabetes Arthritis Arthritis

Metria™ Wearable BioSensor What is it? band aid-like contraption is meant to help users track their bio data in real time, and adjust their behavior accordingly. Cost: Must get a quote from Avery Dennison Industries Where can you buy it? Order from Avery Dennison retailer or direct from Avery Dennison

The uBox What is it? The uBox is an What is it? The uBox is an electronic medicine dispenser. electronic medicine dispenser. What does it do? When it is time to take your medicine, a green light will flash on the top of the uBox to alert you. If you don't see it, then it will start to beep. If you don't hear it, then a text will be sent to your phone reminding you to take your medicine. What does it do? When it is time to take your medicine, a green light will flash on the top of the uBox to alert you. If you don't see it, then it will start to beep. If you don't hear it, then a text will be sent to your phone reminding you to take your medicine. Price: Free with most Insurances Price: Free with most Insurances Where to Buy? Contact your insurance company or go to Find A uBox Where to Buy? Contact your insurance company or go to Find A uBoxFind A uBoxFind A uBox

The AlterG Treadmill What is it? An anti-gravity treadmill developed by NASA. What is it? An anti-gravity treadmill developed by NASA. What does it do? The Anti-Gravity Treadmill gets mobility-impaired patients back on their feet and on the road to achieving a better quality of life. What does it do? The Anti-Gravity Treadmill gets mobility-impaired patients back on their feet and on the road to achieving a better quality of life. Cost: $75,000, or monthly payments Cost: $75,000, or monthly payments Where to get it: Where to get it:

Amiigo Fitness Bracelet/Shoe Clip Application for iPhone and Android What is it? This light weight bracelet tracks specific things like; exercise type, reps, sets, duration, speed, and intensity. The shoe clip enables detailed tracking for cycling, certain leg exercises, and other activities where arm movement is not present. Amiigo also tracks heart rate, blood oxygen levels, skin temperature, overall activity level, and calories burned. What is it? This light weight bracelet tracks specific things like; exercise type, reps, sets, duration, speed, and intensity. The shoe clip enables detailed tracking for cycling, certain leg exercises, and other activities where arm movement is not present. Amiigo also tracks heart rate, blood oxygen levels, skin temperature, overall activity level, and calories burned. Using Bluetooth 4.0, the bracelet and shoe clip connect to iOS and Android phones. Amiigo has memory and can store data for hours. A constant Bluetooth connection is not required. Using Bluetooth 4.0, the bracelet and shoe clip connect to iOS and Android phones. Amiigo has memory and can store data for hours. A constant Bluetooth connection is not required. Cost: 89$ Cost: 89$ Where to buy: Amiigo Where to buy: Amiigo Amiigo

Xbox Kinect  I’ve graduated. I went from a wheelchair to a walker to double canes to, now, a walking stick just for balance. That’s because of the program we have here.” – Orlando Estrada, 77, on the Exergamers Wellness Program that uses Kinect.” Exergamers Story Exergamers Story What is it? Controller-free gaming system that monitors body movement and allows the user to exercise while playing games. Why use it? It’s a fun, interactive way for elderly people to get exercise and maintain Range of Motion. Cost: $99.99 Where you can buy it: Microsoft store, any electronics store. -Games for the Kinect are also purchased where the kinect is sold.

Brain Fitness is Important too! Senior citizens that practice cognitive strengthening exercises tend to have a better quality of life. “Brain Training” as it is termed may help prevent dementia and memory loss. Example? More Brain Exercise with Dr. Kawashima HD By NAMCO BANDAI Games for iPad What does it do? Trains the user’s brain through temporal, parietal and frontal lobe stimulation. Cost: $3.99 Where can you buy it? iTunes Store iTunes StoreiTunes Store Also available on Kinect!

Conclusion Physical and mental fitness training for elderly individuals is very important to improve their way of life. The elderly population is growing and technology is extremely important for keeping them healthy and happy!