Software solution of the model for evaluating the potential of new ICT solutions of intelligent environments for elderly

Abstract

Purpose: Without effective solutions, the expenses associated with elderly care in the coming years may become overwhelmingly high, especially as the ageing population continues to increase glob-ally. As such, there have been several efforts to potentially save public social expenses for elderly, leading to the question of how to improve the cost-effectiveness of assistive daily living (ADL) for seniors. Methods: In this paper, a model that simulates the savings on the indirect public expenses for elderly care when selected assistive smart devices are placed in their homes is designed and implemented in STELLA Architect version 2.1.1. Model inputs includes information on ADL, disability baselines, and hourly care rates. Results: Model was tested by real use simulation, where results show that the domestic user scenario resulted with median response time of 1,72 and 2,08 seconds respectively under different networks type. International user scenario resulted with 1,7s for A and 1,95s for B., with varying network A having a 5ms network ping versus 6,2 network ping time for B which had an influence model delivery. Conclusion: Overall, the model implemented using STELLA Architectprovided speed response in all simulated cases what proves real usability forany users.