Seniors are increasingly recognizing the role that technology can play in enabling a healthy life and improving well-being. A recent AARP study, titled “2024 Tech Trends and Adults 50+,” offers a wealth of findings about how … [Read more...]
Print This PageAmazing, Innovative Senior Tech that Was Spotlighted at CES 2024
January 16, 2024 by
Each year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) provides us with amazing demos and concepts, including technology specially designed for seniors and caregivers. The technology showcased this year (Jan 9-12, 2024) to help seniors … [Read more...]
Print This PageAI Technology is Doing Amazing Things to Help People with Neurological and Movement Disorders
November 28, 2023 by
Keith Thomas, a former Manhattan wealth manager, and his sister, Michelle Bennett, who is now his caregiver, have watched their lives quickly change. In July 2020, at the age of 41, Thomas accidentally dove into a shallow pool, … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Senior Care?
August 4, 2023 by
Q. I read somewhere that nine out of 10 seniors would prefer to age in their homes for as long as possible. But isn’t there a shortage of health care professionals and caregivers to provide the care that would be needed for this … [Read more...]
Print This PageGift Shopping for an Elder? Consider These Suggestions from a Top Aging-in-Place Expert
November 22, 2022 by
Lisa Cini Helps Seniors Age-in-Place with Technology and Design ModificationsMore and more seniors are seeking to age in place, making it important for them to have the resources they need to thrive in their own home. … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Top 7 Apps for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
September 24, 2021 by
Dear Angel,My father, Bill, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I was wondering if you knew of any apps that would be beneficial and/or enjoyable for him to use. Thanks so much in advance!Al Zimerapps---Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageDavid Hanson’s “Grace” May Be the Answer to Shortage of Senior Health Aides
September 7, 2021 by
Ever turn on the TV, scan Facebook, or check out viral news stories online and see Sophia, an extremely life-like humanoid robot? Well, if you haven’t seen her, Sophia is a robot that is designed to look very human that has gotten … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Carebots Look After Your Senior Loved Ones?
July 2, 2021 by
Q. Caregiving for my mother, who has dementia, has been really challenging both physically and emotionally. I admit that I need help, but hiring someone is so expensive and it’s often hard to find the right person, especially with … [Read more...]
Print This PagePart 2: What’s Next for Senior Tech? — Tools that are Transforming the Care and Well-being of Seniors
March 2, 2021 by
Technology has changed everyone’s lives and continues to do so every day. In many ways, seniors have some of the greatest needs of anyone in our society and, as such, may have the most potential to be helped by technological … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat’s Next for Senior Tech? — Tools that are Transforming the Care and Well-being of Seniors in 2021 (Part 1)
February 23, 2021 by
Technology adoption among seniors is growing, and there are no signs of it slowing down. Older adults are using smartphones, wearables, voice-powered home assistants, and other smart home technologies with almost the same vigor as … [Read more...]
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