Aging Services Technologies
Aging Services Technologies address issues that older adults face today. The video below discusses high tech aging and how it can improve seniors’ lives. High Tech Aging: Improving Lives Today https://www.giaging.org/issues/aging-services-technologies/
Virtual Experiences for Seniors
New technological developments are improving the quality of life for socially isolated older adults by connecting them with family and immersive experiences through use of tools such as headphones and virtual reality sets.
Technology Enhancement for Seniors
Enhancing technology designs to suit seniors’ needs, and improving technology literacy for older adults can remove barriers for their adoption of smart technology. Utilization of smart technology is important because it can better older adults’ health mentally and physically, and lead to a higher quality of life. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6627975/
Smart Technology Alerts
Technology helps older adults comfortably age in place and keep loved ones at ease because caregivers can be alerted as soon as something urgent happens at home.
Aging in Place
Research shows that although older adults have a high desire for aging in place, many of them don’t think it will happen and may seek alternatives. Pursuing technological devices for at home use may be a great solution. https://doi.org/10.26419/res.00231.001
Senior Assistance Technology
Technological assistance can be a good compensatory mechanism for older adults, and can optimize their homes. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK97336/
Senior Living & Smart Technology
The older adult population is growing and “according to AARP, 87% of older adults age 65+ want to age in place and stay in their current home and community as they age” (Taylor). Smart technology can help them do so.
COVID-19 & Senior Home Care Technology
There is a growing need and demand for home care services and technology use to connect patients with health care at home amid the pandemic. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/coronavirus-concerns-show-increased-need-demand-home-care-experts-say-n1211261
Technology & Senior Health
A study found that better health and well-being in older adults was associated with higher social technology use and was mediated by reduced loneliness. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5312603/
Senior Technology Advances
An official report from the white house outlines that technology with intuitive design, strong privacy, user-friendly interfaces, and good security infrastructure is necessary for older adults to benefit from technological advances. https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/new-report-emerging-technologies-help-older-americans-maintain-independence
