tag medical-device-status 
Aging in Place Technology Watch
MAY 17, 2022
Further, it tells the number of people in geographic locations, education and marital status, employment status (173 million), the percent aged 65+ (more than 55 million as of the date of the most recent survey). The medical community continues to want to understand the likelihood of an older adult using a wearable device.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
MAY 17, 2023
The more things change in the PERS/medical alert industry… Long ago (10 years, to be exact), a survey report plus future market predictions was published. From website review, the cash cow world of medical alert devices and recurring revenue appears from the outside to be largely unchanged.
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Aging in Place Technology Watch
APRIL 21, 2021
Wearable devices make up an $81.5 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). billion global market in 2021.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
JUNE 21, 2022
Voice assistants made device hardware actually seem smart. These included daily check-ins, medication reminders, “drop in” for hands free video calling, or calling out for help in an emergency. A voice heard in a house of an older person living alone cuts through the silence, even if it is a conversation with a device.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Self-care at home after a diagnostic visit is growing, including tracking blood pressure , glucose and respiratory status. Patients are frustrated with health care access. Still, 80% of what happens to our health happens outside a medical setting. Home care growth projections are inversely proportional to worker availability.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Also in August, a new report on the status of US broadband access was released, highlighting major expansion underway. In recent years, TV Remote control devices became more usable – except for Apple’s. You gotta love a company with a device so devoid of buttons – and so easily off the rails with an accidental touch.
Aging in Place Technology Watch
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
The oldest baby boomer, it should be mentioned, is 74 now, but the youngest is 56 and may have aging parents who could benefit, depending on health status, from these five offerings from that report. To use the device, you simply put the MusicGlove on your hand and press play. All text is from the websites of the vendors: CareTribe. "
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