Positive Technology Journal

Can proactive systems that anticipate a patient's needs improve the quality of life for both the patients and their caregivers? Intel's Proactive Health Research group looks at how ubiquitous computing can be used in the health care industry and specifically how current technologies can be applied to help take care of the quickly growing population of senior citizens.

The project, launched in April 2002, consists of three phases:

• Phase One: Focus on physical and cognitive decline, especially on technologies that will help tomorrow's elderly population to age in place from wherever they and their families choose
• Phase Two: Address the needs of those with common chronic conditions like cancer and cardiovascular disease.
• Phase Three: Focus on wellness, including nutrition, physical fitness, and mental health.

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Intel's Proactive Health Research Initiative website