No Wasting Away In Margaritaville - AI Smart Homes Helping Seniors Live Healthier Lives
Digital CxO, Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound in Panama City Beach, Florida is billed as a community where life rolls easy, neighbors are friends and the party never ends, a place inspired by the legendary music and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, but there will soon be another draw to this 55-and-over community- homes with built-in AI technology to help residents monitor their health.
'The Smart Health Home Initiative represents an exciting step forward in the evolution of aging and the expanding role of health technology,' said Jing Wang, dean of Florida State University's College of Nursing.
'By combining FSU's deep commitment to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and technology through its Institute on Digital Health and Innovation, involving multiple disciplines and colleges through our FSU Health umbrella, with Samsung's industry-leading smart technology and wellness platform, we can better understand the health needs of aging adults and leverage these insights to develop novel solutions that empower individuals to take charge of their health from the comfort and convenience of their own homes.'