On 26 January, 2016, Tom Casaer and me were invited to present at the Microsoft Innovation Center in Kortrijk, Belgium. Tom shared some of his insights in Internet of Things (IoT) and I presented the AllThingsTalk Liato case to help elderly live a longer independent life. The crowd enjoyed the demo of our AllThingsTalk IoT platform as well.
18. Where IoT will come to help
“ Healthy is the new wealthy “
● Living independently at a higher age
○ “ In 2000, 35% of people over 80 could find a place to stay in rest homes, in 2014 only 20%. “
(DS Jan 26, 2016)
● Need to organise at home recovery and rehabilitation
● Aging population, unhealthy lifestyle and rising cost of healthcare
○ Need to assist people to lead a healthy life