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Five new technologies for older adults – May 2024

Aging in Place Technology Watch

These initiatives target older adults, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, ensuring that the technology meets diverse needs and lifestyles. category tags: social isolation , tablets , AI and machine learning , dementia care, cognitive decline Learn more at Lotus Ring. Read more at Rippl Care.

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Sensor technology can help families and short-staffed care providers

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Noting condition and movement can enable targeted staff intervention. The combination of monitoring and precisely targeted intervention, especially at night, could optimize staff workload – alerting and sending them where help is needed, instead of traditional long-hall check-ins involving opening doors and disturbing sleep.

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When Buying a Pair of Jeans Competes With Filling a Prescription at CVS in Target

Health Populi

Target unveiled its new line of clothing, Universal Thread , which features pieces that are accessible to women who may be dealing with physical limitations or sensory challenges. Sensory-friendly shirts will have flat seams, softer material and no tags.” Stay with me. ” The items will be priced between $6 and $29.99

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Chatbots and conversational AI offer help with finding care

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Not surprisingly, a search for ‘chatbots and older adults’ reveals research studies targeting those aged 60+, startup investment, for example, Lena , which evolved into Lena Health for scheduling appointments , and a small study about what makes a compelling chatbot.

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To boost tech adoption, consider the benefit of a survey

Aging in Place Technology Watch

To identify target markets and close gaps. Again it helps vendors to target markets more effectively. category tags: AgeTech , smartphones , Television/Smart TV , computers, broadband, and social networking. Why do surveys of older adults matter? Would a survey help tech companies like yours close the technology adoption gap?

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Will robots help us in our homes – now and within 10 years?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Or will in-home robots and robotics target the well-to-do? category tags: robotics , Family caregivers , Home Care. Will these be subsidized to compensate for the likely home care worker or family caregiver shortage, in the way that wheelchairs and scooters can be subsidized ? Will older adults be open to their potential and use?

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CES 2023: Ten New Technologies for Older Adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Targeted at an older demographic, the platform helps stimulate private traffic, converting it into guided shopping through a complete SaaS service solution. Orbiter Smart Cushion, a wheelchair cushion designed to detect and target pressure injury causes and provide weight shifts and pressure relief to reduce the risk of pressure injury.