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Internet access changed everything, including for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

People still shopped in stores – the Mall of America was thriving compared to strip malls , bookstore sales were at their peak – not yet traumatized by Amazon. Fast forward to today. will take people's minds off of the fact that the malls, bookstores, bank branches and even grocery stores are optional. million 56.1

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We are all novice technology users on this bus

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Moving forward, however, AI-enabled search (as with the new Bing chat ) should help us find information that we need. Familiarizing oneself with new features is a full-time job for those who work in tech support (phone, in-person, in-store). Accessibility and usability – who knew they were different? So far it is impressive.

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Telehealth and community broadband, in sickness and in health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" Store-and-forward telehealth is collecting medical data, digital images, etc. " Store-and-forward telehealth is collecting medical data, digital images, etc. Craig Settles Telehealth and community broadband are symbiotic technologies. Public health in particular can leverage telehealth to great advantage.

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The growth of telehealth is a plus for seniors – if they can use it

Aging in Place Technology Watch

More technology changes have followed and are anticipated moving forward. That number is likely to jump up the next time the survey is done, if only because stores primarily display smartphones, and mostly iPhones. Technology companies have stepped up to fill in some of the access gaps. Technology Adoption – Pew Research.

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Asking Bing and ChatGPT about AI-enabled technologies to help older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

But forward motion is detectable. Hero: A digital pill dispenser that can store up to 10 different medications and remind users when to take them 1. Technology trackers, don't quit your day job yet. Asked: "What AI technologies are available today to help older adults?" The result of good PR from the companies named?

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2020 Technology trends that benefit older adults and caregivers

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Now health organizations and providers are moving forward with voice-enabled interfaces to everything from hospital rooms, appointment scheduling, doctors note-taking, prescription requests, and even discharge instructions. In 2020, focus sharpens on technology market categories of aging and caregiving.

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The Evolution of Self-Care for Consumers – Learning and Sharing at CHPA

Health Populi

Gary Downing, CEO of Clarion Brands and Chairman of the CHPA Board, kicked off the first day with a nostalgic look back at his father’s truck, which motored between mom-and-pop stores in Dad’s work as a “rack jobber.” Then Gary looked forward at the evolution of self-care – the theme of this year’s annual conference.

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