Aging in Place Technology Watch

AUGUST 6, 2020

For older adults, July was a few steps forward… And a few back. A new venture capital firm formed that is focused on the older adult market. And it became increasingly likely that CMS would make telehealth access for older adults permanent. Half of those aged 75+ and one-third of the 65+ have hearing loss.

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Two major changes happened in 2018 that are having and will continue to help older adults. Not so newsworthy, but perhaps more important, the hearing technology industry and audiologist specialty were disrupted in favor of self-service and offerings at a significantly lower cost. What technology matters for older adults?

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Aging in Place Technology Watch

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The irreversible telehealth boom may be slowing and yet, older adults may be unable to benefit. At the end of April, ninety million US adults were estimated to own smart speakers , one-third of consumers. Innovation for older adults – not keeping pace in the US. as penetrating one third of the US population – 111.8

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