mHealth Intelligence November 27, 2023
Older adults increasingly want to age in their homes, and virtual care technologies, like telehealth and wearables, are crucial to enabling this.
The United States population is aging — and aging fast. With the proportion of US adults 65 and over projected to skyrocket to 95 million people by 2060, healthcare utilization will undoubtedly grow, exacerbating an already overwrought system. Virtual care can play a critical role in managing the added pressure by supporting seniors as they age in place.
According to the National Institute on Aging, aging in place means “staying in your own home as you get older.” Most adults aged 50 to 80 (88 percent) feel that it is important to remain in their homes for as...