Improving the well-being of older people by reducing their energy consumption through energy-aware systems

Robinson, J. ORCID: 0000-0003-4318-7365, Appiah, K. ORCID: 0000-0002-9480-0679 and Yousaf, R., 2017. Improving the well-being of older people by reducing their energy consumption through energy-aware systems. In: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on eHealth, Telemedicine, and Social Medicine (eTELEMED 2017), Nice, France, 19-23 March 2017. International Academy, Research and Industry Association (IARIA). ISBN 9781612085401

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Abstract

Abstract-Fuel poverty is becoming a problem amongst the older community in the UK. We propose an assistive technology for reduced energy consumption in aid of active aging. We introduce how the well-being of older people within the community can be improved by reducing anxiety associated with fuel poverty. A recommender and behavioural change system will be introduced, which enables older people to improve their energy footprint through energy-aware systems. Using systems to help reduce fuel poverty will invariably improve their general well-being. Results show how this technology can be accepted and act as an enabler in improving the overall well-being of older people.

Item Type:	Chapter in book
Creators:	Robinson, J., Appiah, K. and Yousaf, R.
Publisher:	International Academy, Research and Industry Association (IARIA)
Date:	2017
ISBN:	9781612085401
Divisions:	Schools > School of Science and Technology
Record created by:	Jonathan Gallacher
Date Added:	04 Apr 2017 15:21
Last Modified:	09 Jun 2017 14:13
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/30483

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