Internet of Things for Active Aging

Marian Wan, Shabbir Syed-Abdul, Luis Fernandez-Luque PhD, e-Patient Dave deBronkart, Megan Liu, Kai-Wei Ke, Naomi Lin, and chia-han hsieh

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more There are no special requirements for this course but an interest in healthcare, technology or Taiwan would be useful. You can use the hashtag #FLactiveaging to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

Introduction to geriatric care
Knowing the real problems while ageing and how to participate
Introduction to health technologies (Internet of Things)
Learn about developing useful health tools

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Reviews summary

Iot and aging: a foundational overview

According to students, this course offers a largely positive and well-structured introduction to the Internet of Things within the context of active aging. Learners commend its clear lectures, relevant case studies (some from Taiwan), and valuable insights into geriatric care challenges. While it provides a strong multidisciplinary overview for healthcare professionals, students of gerontology, and those new to IoT, some with prior technical backgrounds note its limited technical depth. It focuses more on the 'why' than the 'how' of IoT implementation, making it ideal for those seeking to understand the potential of technology in aging without deep engineering specifics.

Instructors are knowledgeable and present content clearly.

"The content was well-organized, and the instructors were very knowledgeable."

"The instructors are clear."

"The course materials were easy to follow."

Insights from real-world scenarios, including Taiwan context.

"I found the lectures clear and the examples relevant, especially those from Taiwan."

"I particularly enjoyed the modules on developing health tools and the practical case studies."

"Learned a lot about the challenges of aging and how technology can help. The case studies were very insightful."

Highly suitable for those new to IoT or healthcare technology.

"It's not overly technical, which was perfect for me. The 'knowing the real problems' module was particularly impactful."

"Good if you're a complete beginner to IoT."

"It's a good starting point for non-tech people."

Excellent for a high-level overview of IoT in aging applications.

"This course provided a good general introduction to IoT in active aging. I found the lectures clear..."

"Comprehensive overview of IoT applications in aging. I learned about relevant issues and potential solutions."

"Good course for a multidisciplinary approach. It links healthcare and technology effectively."

Lacks practical 'how-to' for experienced tech professionals.

"The course is okay, but I expected more technical depth. It felt a bit too high-level for someone with an engineering background."

"Disappointing. The information felt somewhat generic and didn't provide enough actionable insights for me as a developer."

"While the aging concepts were interesting, the 'Internet of Things' part felt more like an overview than practical application."

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