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It's time for solutions -- not products -- for aging in place

Aging in Place Technology Watch

You kn ow homeowners plan to ‘age in place’ – repeated across all surveys. And they are willing to spend on services to enable them to remain there – home security, food and supplies delivery, and transportation services if they choose to or must go places without driving. Statistics underpin the goal for 93% of adults 55+.

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The hype of aging in place -- so bad for so many

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The articles and tech industry focus on ‘aging in place’ and fear. But wait… What if aging in place is media-fueled, but bad long-term for many (most) people? Perhaps aging will be solo – no spouse, partner, children or nearby siblings. Who should be worried – it’s not those aged 50-65. What could go wrong?

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Aging in Place – What goes around comes around again (and again)

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Long ago ‘aging in place’ terminology emerged with a different meaning. And in 2013, it was promoted on the book circuit by former HUD director, Henry Cisneros about his 87-year-old mother – they were both insistent that she ‘age in place.’ Meanwhile, how about an aging and reality check-up?

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The Nursing Home Closure Debacle – does it help anyone?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

You may have read this depressing article this morning in the Wall Street Journal about the number of people stuck in hospitals with no place to go because there are no nursing homes to take them – which is the status in the UK’s the National Health System (NHS). It's news -- 600 nursing homes closed so what’s the strategy to fix? Rant on.

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Consider ever-changing tech hurdles for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

And after complaining to the company, they realized having at least one paper menu for guests to look at might minimize server workload – which was the whole point in the first place. If you believe the AARP statistic, it is likely that more than 62% of those aged 70+ have a smartphone. Didn’t think of that? They just want breakfast.

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Aging in place – what goes around comes around -- maybe

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Aging in place – the latest trend. People want to age in place – just ask them, as AARP did in 2018. Little did they know that a pandemic was coming, that visiting with aging family would become a nightmare – with people unable to see their relatives for many months. Aging in place forever – the concept.

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Five tech offerings serving the family, senior and home care continuum

Aging in Place Technology Watch

That committing to aging independently at home is a permanent decision. For homecare agencies, Mariposa provides a modern take on private duty personal care software that enhances the whole client experience so seniors age in place longer, more comfortably and more safely, and family member and caregiver satisfaction and retention are higher.

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