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Consider ever-changing tech hurdles for older adults

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The more technology changes, it’s a step back for some. See new report, AI and The Future of Care Work 2023 ] category tags: technology support , Technology - AARP , smartphones, cellphones You probably think the inevitability of tech change is mostly positive. And in a macro sense, maybe it is. Didn’t think of that?

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

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Ironically, the predicted enabling tech exists. Smart home technology revenue is expected to reach $38 billion this year. The combined suite of technology could be framed in the context of safety and wellbeing, especially for those living alone , technologies drawn from the long list of offerings updated in January.

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Four observations from AI and the Future of Care Work research

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And in 2023, AI technology is emerging to manage and even improve care. With job turnover and shortages, care-related services now see the opportunity of AI chatbots, machine learning, and predictive analytics to mitigate some of the staff-related challenges they face.

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Looking ahead to 2023 -- what should we expect?

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Observe that despite the hysteria over Amazon layoffs , voice technology has passed its hype cycle and is now present and utilized in at least 95 million US households. Some other thoughts about 2023 tech trends: Remote (health) care technology should add socialization. Predictive analytics for health of older adults.

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Five examples of use of AI in the care of older adults

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Most would agree: AI is the hottest segment in the technology market today. In healthcare, there are research reports and predictions, though adoption has been slow. Botco’s chatbot technology has been deployed at Carlton Senior Living. AI use in care delivery and marketing is not new - it just seems that way.

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For older adults, the future of wearables is predictive

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And AARP’s newest technology adoption report, just published , notes that 20% of the 70+ age range own a wearable. And miniaturization and integration mean that nearly invisible wearable technology, such as diabetes patches or smartwatch sensors, will be unobtrusive enough to be tolerated about traditionally reluctant elderly users."

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No surprise: Data underpins care quality in senior living and home care

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Lack of standardization of technology platforms – or lack of care platforms altogether – hobbled the care industries -- senior living, home care, home healthcare. The same applies in home care – hence Honor’s acquisition of Home Instead, and no doubt the subsequent standardization on Honor’s technology/data platform.

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