Dear Angel, I am thinking of buying my mother a smartwatch with fall prevention features on it for her birthday, but I’m worried she won’t wear it. What is the likelihood that seniors in general actually wear these devices? Thanks for your help! Anita Kno — Dear Anita, Falls are the leading cause of serious […]
Gift Shopping for an Elder? Consider These Suggestions from a Top Aging-in-Place Expert
Lisa Cini Helps Seniors Age-in-Place with Technology and Design Modifications More 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. Caregivers and loved ones often need to implement home modifications and introduce certain technology to support their senior […]
What’s Next for Senior Tech? — Tools that are Transforming the Care and Well-being of Seniors in 2021 (Part 1)
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 younger people, according to an AARP survey. Tools that once may have seemed futuristic or out of reach are increasingly […]