# A Helping Hand to the Elderly: Securing Their Freedom through the HAIE Framework
### Proposed Objective with Assistive Home for Aging in Place  
People who require assistance with daily living activities but desire freedom from constant human assistance can consider technology-assisted living facilities. The primary goal of this work is to provide an IoT and cloud-integrated smart framework for the elderly in their own homes. Through this model, the elderly can live comfortably with minimal human dependency. When residents enter a technology-assisted living facility, most of them will develop a comprehensive service plan that is regularly reviewed to ensure they receive appropriate care as their conditions change. These services include assistance with meal preparation, bathing, dressing, domestic tasks, and aid for those who experience disorientation or memory issues [14]. Many synonymical terms exist for the same model, such as residential care, personal care, adult communal living, and support care. Some of these services can be eliminated with the help of household control systems [15].  
The proposed advanced smart home is a comprehensive system that incorporates several components, including the traditional smart home, the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and rule-based event processing. Each of these components contributes unique features to the suggested system. The presence of IoT establishes a network of sensor-based devices, enabling the monitoring of equipment performance and functionalities. The integration of computer intelligence into home appliances automates and optimizes various home functions based on user preferences and needs. Cloud computing facilitates the storage and processing of large amounts of data, which can be used to improve the efficiency of the smart home system. Rule-based event processing enables the detection and response to various events and triggers within the smart home system. Overall, the proposed advanced smart home system brings together various cutting-edge technologies to create a more efficient and user-friendly living environment [16]. Figure 3 illustrates the interconnection of all elements in an AiP configuration, including the aged person, multiple care networks, and assistive environment IoT technology systems.  
Figure 2: Applications of IoT in Smart Home Environment.  
A cloud-integrated IoT-based smart home addresses the challenges faced by the elderly living at home. It utilizes advanced technologies to monitor their daily behaviors. The aging-in-place issue can be addressed through smart technologies. The presence of the cloud enables the collection of data that is essential for behavior pattern analysis [17]. Figure 3 illustrates the character network theory (CNT) framework, which depicts the relationships and dependencies among the characters or stakeholders involved. These relationships influence the decision-making process. In this model, both living and non-living objects participate in data transactions. The cloud-based IoT-enabled smart home for AiP ensures proper care without human intervention. The cloud helps to monitor data from the remote end and enables control of smart technologies accordingly.