I am writing a project proposal for seed funding for an engineering project.ELC Fund
A scheme for funding undergraduate ideation projects in the engineering field which make people’s daily living more convenient, comfortable and safer, or address the needs of specific target groups.
With a maximum seed funding of HK$150,000 over a one-year development plan, ELC Fund aims to support the research and initial development of authentic and original ideas with a positive social impact.
My Role
As a PolyU undergraduate engineering student, I am qualified for the ELC Fund, and I will collaborate in groups of 3 or 4 and write a group project proposal based on my authentic knowledge, interests, experience and skills. The project proposal should include the part Executive Summary, Introduction, Goal and Objectives, Current Situation, Product Overview, Technical Description, Benefits, Project Team, Schedule, Budget, Conclusion and References. This proposal should be written for non-expert target funders. Specifically, I am writing the Current Situation part. My project is named “Waveguard”, 

The required structure of the Current Situation part:"
1. Justify the problem(s) in depth, by highlighting the problem(s) causes and/or impacts - supported by references
2. Discuss research trends and gaps in the field which my project fills – supported by references
3. Link all of the above to how your project offers a better solution and
creates benefits
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My Introduction, Goal and Objectives, Current Situation, Product Overview part :
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Introduction
The ageing demographic in Hong Kong poses unique challenges as the number of individuals over 65 has surpassed 1.45 million in 2021 [1]. This shift raises safety concerns, particularly the risk of falls, which, as reported by the Department of Health’s Unintentional Injury Survey 2018, represent a significant 39.4% of unintentional injuries among the elderly [2]. Often living alone, these individuals are vulnerable to accidents that can remain unnoticed for extended periods, emphasizing the need for prompt detection. Furthermore, roughly 70% of this elderly cohort battles chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension [3], necessitating constant health monitoring.

Given these facts, the consequences are severe: increased duration of hospital stays, a decline in quality of life, and greater economic pressure on families and the healthcare system. Therefore, timely intervention is critical in elderly care to maintain our commitment to both compassion and life preservation. Waveguard detects motions and vital signs such as respiration and heart rate without compromising privacy or accuracy. Coupled with a communication system to alert medical personnel or family members in emergencies, Waveguard seeks to reduce the time it takes for solitary elderly individuals to receive medical attention after an incident, therefore mitigating the severity of injuries from falls and expediting the response to critical health events.

Goal and Objectives

Goal
To improve the quality of life and physical health of elderly individuals living alone by providing assistance in dealing with daily risks through the support of “Waveguard,” an advanced detection system designed for safety and protection.

Objectives
Users will be able to
•	monitor the motions and different vital signs of them/ their elderly family who live alone remotely through the real-time millimeter wave (mmWave) based system and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms
•	gain timely medical support by notifying the medical personnel/their family through the wireless communication speaker system

Current Situation  
justify the problem in depth (cause/impact)
Hong Kong's senior population is increasing. Compared to 1.45 million in 2021, there will be 2.74 million more elderly individuals in 2046. Given that the population is predicted to increase from 20.5% to 36%, more than one in three people living in Hong Kong will be old [1].  But fewer infants are being born, and young adults are moving away from their parents for employment, so there are fewer young people to care for the elderly.  This implies that an increasing number of senior citizens live alone. 
 
Long-term health conditions like diabetes or heart disease are common among the elderly. Approximately 7 out of 10 elderly adults in Hong Kong suffer from this kind of illness. They require ongoing medical attention, which can be hard if they live alone. An further major issue for the elderly is falls, they may even make it more difficult for them to live independently or result in more severe injuries like fractures [2]. Older adults who live alone may experience feelings of loneliness, sadness, or anxiety, which may worsen their health.
 
As the number of older people goes up, more people need medical care. This can overload the healthcare system, making people wait longer for help and taking resources away from others.  According to the report of Hospital Authority, the waiting time in emergency rooms is generally more than 2 hours, and some areas even need to wait more than 7 hours before receiving treatment [3]. This shows that medical resources and medical staff are insufficient, and there is no more manpower to take care of the elderly. There's also a bigger need for places where older people can live and get care over a long time, as well as services that can quickly help them in emergencies, like if they fall.
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Check the grammar, clarity and modify the Current Situation part. If there is extra information needed, please let me know.