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Ten Technologies for Aging and Health from CES 2024

Aging in Place Technology Watch

eSight is a wearable assistive technology that allows people living with visual impairments to stay on the go while performing the tasks of daily living. The gadget utilizes a patented transdermal optical visualization technology to detect facial blood vessels. Learn more. Learn more. Lumen glasses for the blind. Learn more.

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Eight More Aging and Health Innovations from CES 2024

Aging in Place Technology Watch

This innovative technology allows users, including those with mobility impairments, to control devices such as phones, tablets, smart home devices, and wheelchairs through simple movements, revolutionizing the way they interact with technology and the world around them.” “ Glidance Inc. Learn more.

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Ten apps to help those with hearing loss

Aging in Place Technology Watch

“This uses smartphone technology to translate traditional sound-based alerts into ones that can be recognized by people who are hearing impaired. When an alerting sound is identified, the app will display a visual alert to the user (e.g. category tags: hearing loss , hearables/hearing technology , smartphones. Learn more.

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With telehealth, one size won't fit all

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The study found that elders who have hearing or visual impairments may struggle to receive care through telehealth modalities and may need to be provided with devices and training to learn to participate effectively in a virtual visit with a doctor.

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Voice-AI for Older Adults -- How has it helped and what's next?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Are voice assistants useful to those with hearing impairments or stutters (not so much, though some are hopeful )? category tags: Voice First/AI/Voice Assistants , smart home , Telehealth-RPM-Virtual Visits-Voice Health. And Siri is still not as smart as some had hoped, given its time in market.

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Now Hear This: Hearing-related technology for older adults and caregivers

Aging in Place Technology Watch

For consumers and professionals, consider the role of: Amplified TV Sound, amplified phones, and visual indicators. They may have visual indicators (like flashing lights) as a way to alert an individual to a phone call or an emergency. category tags: hearing loss , Technology - AARP.

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Building a digitally accessible front door to the NHS

Digital Leaders HealthTech

Some examples of these challenges include ensuring the app meets the needs of those with: Visual impairments – these can range from limited vision to no vision. For example, changing the voiceover tag from ‘A-Z‘ to ’A to Z’ may seem like a small detail, but for someone using a screen reader, it was important.