A Study of Properties and Services of a Smart Home for the Elderly

Republic of Korea is expected to enter into a super-aged society. Therefore, the needs of studying improved services and policies which support the quality of life, health, and comfortable living condition of the elderly are likely to increase. This study suggested a research direction of necessary properties and services for a smart home by analyzing existing studies to support the life of the elderly. Through investigation and analysis of studies of smart home and the elderly, we identified problems and implications of current smart home related studies.