Intel developing technologies to promote health for older people

Intel is seeking to develop technologies that could enhance the health and well being of an aging population (Source, "Intel developing ways to monitor health," The Columbus Dispatch, May 6, 2008).  Through its Digital Health Group, Intel is researching and developing tools, many of which are for in-home use, to improve prevention and detection of health problems.

Among its work are projects aimed for people with Parkinson or Alzheimer's conditions. One such tool remotely monitors tremors of Parkinson patients for physicians.  Another tool seeks to help Alzheimer's patients communicate more effectively.  At the same time, Intel is developing a sensor that the company hopes will detect neurological problems that could lead to falls, which are a leading cause of hospitalization for older people.