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To boost tech adoption, consider the benefit of a survey

Aging in Place Technology Watch

We might learn from the upcoming American Community Survey (ACS) data release which households have broadband connectivity, own a computer or other devices – down to a level of granularity that includes that rarely surveyed category, age 85+. And we may be able to examine age in relationship to tech ownership.

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Did you miss one? Five Aging and Health Tech blog posts March 2023

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Okay, sort of safe, for already having my identity stolen due to a log-in at a health center during the Anthem breach in 2015. In fact, as lives lengthen, data about aging individuals dwindles inversely. Start searching for recently surveyed data about individuals aged 75+. Feeling safe and protected. Don’t believe it?

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RFID: Increasing Patient Safety and Operational Efficiencies

Healthcare IT Today

Friend of the Pharmacist RFID relies on tiny tags smaller than postage stamps affixed to each medication container, kit, and tray. These tags store critical information and respond by reflecting radio waves from RFID readers. The advantages of RFID extend far beyond error reduction and time savings.

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For older adults, the future of wearables is predictive

Aging in Place Technology Watch

According to Gartner’s January 2021 forecast , this was driven by increased consumer interest in tracking their health status during the pandemic (smart watches) and the growth of remote work (purchases and upgrades to headphones and ear-warn devices). Wearables are increasingly providing health status signals, some useful, some not.

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In the senior care market, Aging 2.0 has become a very big deal

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Louisville ownership has transformed both its members and sponsorship -- senior living, skilled nursing, healthcare, insurers. The DUOS platform aggregates more than 100,000 unique Medicare benefits, local community resources, and government programs, alongside data and programming specific to your plan. Learn more. Learn more.

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The Digital Divide -- Why haven't all older adults crossed it?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Or is it the smartphone ownership divide? This shouldn’t be that hard, but the data seems to be at best surveyed annually. Oh wait, that is based on data from the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who have a vested interest in the number. Grandchildren photos? Worsening social isolation? Telehealth visits? Good luck with that.

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A decade later -- Next Generation Response Systems have arrived

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Data from devices was captured, but not used. These future systems would offer vital signs monitoring and be integrated with health applications – and even health systems. category tags: Mobile PERS , fall prevention, fall detection , Remote monitoring , AI and machine learning Prices were high, functionality was low.

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