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For older adults, the future of wearables is predictive

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Wearable devices make up an $81.5 According to one insider, 3-5 million Apple watches alone have been purchased by adults age 65+. According to one insider, 3-5 million Apple watches alone have been purchased by adults age 65+. Wearables are increasingly providing health status signals, some useful, some not.

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Did you miss one? The Four tech and aging blog posts December 2021

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So much happened in 2021 that should benefit older adults. It should be more feasible to purchase hearing aids ‘ over the counter’ without an exam (offered for many years in Japan , but whatever.) Lowe’s prioritized helping older adults and partnered with AARP , which should help older adults benefit from smart homes.

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Looking ahead to 2023 -- what should we expect?

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Each of these changes will make a difference for older adults and those who serve them. Note that falls can be detected in a home without a wearable – via a wall-mounted device or through in-home Wi-Fi. Stay tuned for blog posts in January. Predictive analytics for health of older adults.

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Did you miss one of four November 2022 blog posts? Check them out!

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The four posts for November 2022: AI matters for older adults. Over the last few years, a growing number of applications of AI and machine learning have entered the market of caregiving technology for older adults. The AI role in deriving predictive analytics from accumulated data is just beginning to reveal its utility.

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Consider the potential for wearables and older adults

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The watch changed the landscape for wearables. For the market of technology for older adults, it offered a smartwatch with built-in fall detection and other numerous health features, which it continues to introduce. Do tech and service vendors, senior living firms, families and older adults see the potential?

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One last look at 2022's important changes before CES

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These will be featured in blogs over the next week or two. But before we dive into the startups next week, here is one more look at 2022 – what was notable that could/might/will serve and help older adults? If an older adult us impacted, the older device stops working. 4G cell phone.

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After Covid-19, When the Care Recipient is Elsewhere, What?s Next for Technology?

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As the world settles into a post-pandemic phase , what will matter most for the care of and benefit for older adults ? Along with telehealth, will wearables for health and wellbeing be a priority post Covid-19? Consider the components of next generation remote technology to deliver care.