Aging Home Care
Data shows that more older adults are utilizing home care and are able to stay home the whole time they age.
Digital Solutions for Dementia
Digitally-empowered solutions for dementia, such as immersive virtual reality technology and brain training services with EEG, have the potential for slowing down the rate of decline and enhancing patients quality of life.
PET Scans and Alzheimer’s
The brain imaging tool, PET scan, shows significant loss of synapses in early stages of Alzheimer’s, which may be useful in drug development to combat the disease. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200513081814.htm
Safeguarding Technology for Patients
Basic smart technology components that safeguard and monitor the home can protect and keep Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients safe. https://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/2017-12-22/keeping-a-technological-eye-on-alzheimers-and-dementia-patients-at-home
Aging in Place Technology
Many older adults have a positive attitude about aging in place and technology. A survey from a sample of seniors found that 80% owned a smartphone. https://www.cta.tech/Resources/i3-Magazine/i3-Issues/2019/May-June/Active-Aging-Perceptions-and-Attitudes
Home Assistive Devices
According to AARP, home assistive devices are owned by one in seven adults aged 50 and older. https://www.franchising.com/news/20200529_5_ways_technology_is_shaping_the_lives_of_older_ad.html
Senior Internet Usage
More than half of adults age 65 and older use the internet.
Senior Digital Savviness
The digital savviness of older adults has vastly improved.
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.
