ENHANCING ELDERLY MOBILITY IN NIGERIA THROUGH THE USE OF INTERNET OF THINGS IN TEXTILES
1 Department of Home and Rural Economics, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Oyo State
2 Department of Home Science and Hospitality Management
3 Department of Home and Rural Economics, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Oyo State.
* Corresponding author: olaniyanjo@njt.tran.org.ng
2 Department of Home Science and Hospitality Management
3 Department of Home and Rural Economics, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Oyo State.
* Corresponding author: olaniyanjo@njt.tran.org.ng
Abstract
The global ageing population and the rising average life expectancy present significant social and economic challenges. Ensuring prolonged independence and mobility for older adults is essential to reduce unnecessary institutionalisation and hospitalisation. One promising solution lies in the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) with textiles, leveraging the close and constant contact individuals have with clothing. This paper reviews current developments in IoT-enabled textiles aimed at enhancing the mobility of the elderly. The findings indicate that this is an emerging area of interest; however, dedicated research focusing explicitly on mobility enhancement remains limited. While some existing studies suggest potential for supporting physical capabilities, they were not specifically designed for that objective. This paper argues for a targeted approach to addressing elderly mobility through IoT-based wearable technologies, emphasising the broader societal implications of neglecting this issue
Keywords
Internet of Things (IoT)
Smart Clothing
Smart Textiles
Mobility
Elderly
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How to Cite
O, O. J., M, M. A., O, O. G., & M, R. S. (2024). ENHANCING ELDERLY MOBILITY IN NIGERIA THROUGH THE USE OF INTERNET OF THINGS IN TEXTILES. Nigerian Journal of Textiles, 10(1), 29 - 32. https://doi.org/10.67637/njt.2024.zu1u56me
O. J. O, M. A. M, O. G. O, and R. S. M, "ENHANCING ELDERLY MOBILITY IN NIGERIA THROUGH THE USE OF INTERNET OF THINGS IN TEXTILES," Nigerian Journal of Textiles, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 29 - 32, August 2024. doi: 10.67637/njt.2024.zu1u56me
