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How the Internet of Things has helped the elderly stay in control of their health conditions 24/7 and has changed their lives. Most importantly, it affects people’s lives, including those who are single, as well as their families. If a patient is discharged from the hospital or goes home, an alert is issued to their family and concerned healthcare providers so they can be located and admitted in case they require attention.

Fitness bands and other wirelessly connected devices like BP cuffs, blood pressure, as well as glucose sensors allow patients to monitor their condition and keep up with their personal health better-being via apps on their phones or other devices. These devices are designed to count calories, keep track of physical activity, measure your blood pressure, and perform several other functions; they can be adjusted to remember everything.