HealthTech January 8, 2021
The nonprofit’s executive director speaks about the tools transforming the care and well-being of older adults in 2021 — and beyond.
Technology adoption among older adults is growing, and there are no signs of slowing down: Those age 50 and older are using smartphones, wearables, voice-powered home assistants and other smart home technologies with almost the same vigor as younger people, according to a recent AARP report.
Three-quarters of this surveyed demographic indicate a desire to age in place. Helping them do so is a host of services and devices designed to support a healthier, safer and more independent lifestyle.
Tools that might once have seemed futuristic or out of reach are increasingly becoming a way of life, says Sheri...