ABSTRACT
A main trend that is contributing to this need for change is the increased life expectancy of our western society. There is a strong belief that technology, especially information and communication technology can make a significant contribution to make care more sustainable, by supporting people in their wish for independent living and increase of self management capabilities. The chapter describes different methods of health monitoring and health assisting systems. When patients are able to do their training at home, this would have great benefits for all stakeholders. The amount of people with chronic conditions is rapidly growing especially because we live substantially longer but this extension of our lives is going hand in hand with a longer life with chronic conditions. In order to enable people to live as long as possible in their own environment, there is a need for intelligent support systems.
