E.T.H.O.S.|Ethical Technology in the Homes of Seniors

Here’s a nifty little idea: http://www.susannahertrich.com/html/realitychecking.html.

It’s a display which contrasts perceived v.s. actual risk. I think the visualization is quite nice, showing how much we, as a society, fear things that are highly unlikely. I really like their proposal to link it to location, so you can get a real idea of the level of risk.

I’d be interested in extending this idea to elders. They face a different set of risks, and their actual risk is not that of the general population. How likely are they to fall? To have a heart condition? Etc… It would be a nice education/awareness tool.