Posts Tagged ‘senior technology’
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
