Older adults already are taking advantage of remote monitoring, smartphone apps and ambient computing to help them age in place, and they have the means to motivate technology companies to keep the innovations...
Adult children dread discussing senior living with aging parents: poll
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 14, 2016
The most-dreaded topic of discussion that adult children have regarding their aging parents involves the older adults’ perceived need for assisted living and long-term care, according to respondents...
Collaboration key to tech fixes for aging issues: report
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 08, 2016
Those involved in “charting the future of aging” must “stop looking for the next gadget, app or other easy solution” and collaborate to find new ways to address the complex issues...
Program engages residents with technology
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 05, 2016
A pioneering program at an Arizona senior living community has enabled residents to learn new skills, strengthen bonds with family members and connect with staff members and fellow residents in new ways.
Lyft, GreatCall test senior transportation program
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 30, 2016
Older adults in select markets who use Jitterbug cell phones will be able to arrange for transportation from ride-hailing service Lyft under a new pilot program announced Tuesday.
Virtual technology could offer real solutions for clinical, social challenges
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2016
Senior living communities soon may be using virtual reality technology on a regular basis to help residents cross items off their bucket lists, engage with fellow residents and address physical issues.
How technology is evolving in senior living communities
By
Evelyn Lee
Aug 04, 2016
State-of-the-art technology services are becoming a prerequisite for many older adults as they evaluate their housing options. Here’s the technology you should consider adding and how to go about...
Wandering tech
By
John Hall
Aug 01, 2016
New breakthroughs could make elopement risk a thing of the past.
HUD expands internet access program for low-income seniors
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 20, 2016
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced an expansion of its ConnectHome program to make high-speed internet access more readily available and affordable to senior citizens and...