Inside look at wearables and data: Which potential to tackle the loss of physical, cognitive or psychosocial autonomy of an ageing population?

An increasing diversity of wearables can be adapted for the older population and can be helpful in the early detection, monitoring and management of medical conditions. However, less is known about the effective use of wearables among elderly populations. This roundtable discussion aims to provide an overview of available technologies and solutions: What are their current use and actions? What are their current results and potential benefits both for patients and organisations? Which applications for the collected data?