KORE, a Georgia-based Internet of Things (IoT) company focused on helping organizations manage and scale their services, and mCare Digital, an Australian company using technology to help individuals live more independently, have announced the launch of the mCareWatch 241, a virtual patient monitoring smartwatch.
The watch comes with features like SOS settings that enable the wearer to receive emergency assistance, calling functionality, GPS tracking, reminders, heart rate monitor, speed dial, fall detection, pedometer, geo-fence alarm, non-movement detection, mobile app and web dashboard.
Sold to consumers in Australia, the mCareWatch 241 retails for $499, plus the cost of a monthly service plan.
“mCareWatch 241 represents our dedication to listening to and responding to our customers’ needs, and we are pleased to offer a product that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of the customers we serve,” Peter Apostolopoulos, co-founder of mCare Digital, said in a statement. “This new model reflects our commitment to providing innovative, reliable and user-friendly assistive technology.”
Larger trends
the study A paper published in JAMA Network looked at wearable device trends among U.S. adults and found that about 29% of the population uses wearable devices to monitor their health.
still, Another study A study published in the International Journal of Information Management found that although wearable devices have benefits for older adults, younger generations are more attracted to the devices.
Some organizations are using wearable devices for more than just tracking activity and vital signs.
Research team from a Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai, in collaboration with Oita University in Japan, has built an AI model that uses data from wearable devices to predict Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.
