‘I track my mum, 86, with an AI monitor so she doesn’t have to move into care’
Why families are using AI monitors to track elderly parents
- Rhona D’Arcy is using AI monitoring technology to remotely care for her 86-year-old mother, Heather White, who has vascular dementia.
- The system tracks Ms White's daily activities and alerts her daughter to any unusual patterns, allowing for timely intervention and communication.
- This technology enables Ms White to maintain her independence and avoid moving into a care facility.
- The family was among the first to test the AI at-home care monitoring system Lilli, which is used by 12 councils in England and Wales. Another 51 local authorities use another AI-powered system called MiiCare.
- While AI monitoring offers benefits like cost savings for councils and earlier hospital discharges, concerns exist regarding the potential reduction of face-to-face care.