Ambient Assisted Living (AAL)  refers to the use of smart home technologies and sensors to monitor the daily activities and health status of elderly or disabled individuals. The primary benefit of AAL  is that it enables families and care givers to remotely monitor the well-being of their loved ones, without the need for constant physical presence.  Notifications regarding the well-being of the loved one are sent to family/caregivers smart phones and current and historical information may be viewed at any time on an app.

Studies have shown that AAL can significantly improve the quality of life for both care givers and their loved ones. AAL systems can provide real-time data on an individual's daily activities, health status, and location, which can be used to identify potential issues or concerns. This information can be especially helpful for care givers who may not be able to be physically present with their loved ones at all times.

Some specific benefits of AAL for care givers include:

1. Improved safety: AAL can help prevent accidents by detecting and alerting care givers to potential hazards such as falls, medication non-compliance, and wandering.
2. Increased independence: AAL can allow elderly or disabled individuals to live independently for longer periods of time, reducing the burden on families/care givers and improving their quality of life.
3. Early detection of health problems: AAL can detect changes in an individual's behavior or vital signs that may indicate a health problem, allowing care givers to take proactive measures to address the issue before it becomes a more serious concern.
4. Peace of mind: AAL provides families and care givers with real-time updates on their loved one's well-being, allowing them to feel more confident and secure in their care-giving role.

Overall, AAL can provide a range of benefits to families and care givers, allowing them to provide better care and support for their loved ones while maintaining their own well-being and quality of life.

Marlin is a co-founder of Resilient Life Technologies, LLC, an Oklahoma company that provides Ambient Assisted Living solutions for seniors and people with disabilities that desire to remain living independently in their homes.