Wearable Technology for Elderly Care: Integrating Health Monitoring and Emergency Alerts

With the growing elderly population, ensuring consistent and reliable healthcare monitoring has become increasingly important. This research introduces an innovative solution in the form of a smart glove designed specifically for elderly care. The glove is equipped with advanced features such as fall detection, emergency messaging via hand gestures, and vital signs monitoring, including oxygen saturation (SpO(2)) and heart rate. The smart glove integrates the MPU6050 and MAX30100 sensors with Arduino and ESP8266 modules to achieve these functionalities. Fall detection is accurately identified by the MPU6050 sensor, while the MAX30100 sensor monitors SpO(2) and heart rate. Hand gestures are recognized and interpreted for sending emergency messages. Data from these sensors are transmitted through IFTTT, enabling alerts and notifications via SMS, email, and a secured website, thus facilitating real-time remote monitoring and communication. This setup provides a comprehensive and reliable method for monitoring the health and safety of elderly individuals, ensuring prompt response and care in emergencies. The proposed system demonstrates significant potential in enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals by offering a smart, integrated, and user-friendly healthcare solution.