In Touch Health RobotWhen loved ones are living independently and you can't be there all the time, you often worry about their safety and well-being. You may wonder if they are eating often enough, taking their medications, … [Read more...]
Print This PageAmazing Technology to Age-in-Place (But Mom is Reluctant)
August 14, 2015 by
AliveCor Mobile ECGQ. My mother-in-law, Veronica, who is in her 70's, shys away from anything that involves technology. She refuses to carry a cell phone, try an iPad, or send an email. My children would love to Skype with … [Read more...]
Print This PageAppliances That Speak to Each Other, and Other Incredible Aging-in-Place Technology
May 19, 2015 by
Robear RobotWhen Carol's mother, Eleanor, had a stroke a few years back, she and her husband moved in with her. Eleanor was not very steady on her feet, and surfed the furniture to get around. Carol and her husband were always … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Technology to Help Seniors Age-in-Place Safely
March 27, 2015 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, My mother, Shirley, is in her 80’s and living alone. Recently, she reluctantly agreed to wear a device that allows her to call for help if she fell. It gives my brother and me a sense of … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Apps for Seniors with Memory Loss
January 23, 2015 by
Q. I bought my mother, Charlotte, a tablet for Christmas last month. I thought it was an ideal gift for her, since she is beginning to experience memory loss, and was told that she could benefit from apps that help her exercise … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Tech Gifts for Grandma
December 5, 2014 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, The holidays are upon us. Since you are the pet who is known to be the most tech savvy at the firm, do you have any ideas for devices that I can buy for my technologically-challenged (but learning) … [Read more...]
Print This PageMIT AgeLab’s Amazing Innovations for Seniors
November 26, 2014 by
Picture: Inside the MIT AgeLab, from telematicswire.netIn 1900, life expectancy was just under 50. Today, people are living well into their 80’s, 90’s, and beyond. How can we make the most of the “bonus 30 years” we now have? … [Read more...]
Print This PageNASA SmartWatch, Implanted Health Devices, and Other New Technology for Seniors
October 14, 2014 by
Is Grandpa going gadget-crazy? Not quite yet, but we are getting there. According to a recent Pew Research survey, the number of older adults using the internet and related tech devices is increasing, with 59% of seniors reporting … [Read more...]
Print This PageSix Myths About Falls
October 3, 2014 by
Q. I recently visited my parents, who are in their 70’s, and have been worried ever since. My father, Sam, fell three times during the two days I was there. Often, my mother, Elaine, has lunch out and quilts with her friends, … [Read more...]
Print This Page
