Category 'Senior Care Technology'

New Tools Specifically Designed for Seniors

by Rita Ude on May 15, 2012 0 Comments

Today’s seniors are benefitting from the cutting-edge field of gerontechnology that develops products and services to make work and leisure easier for people as they age.

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Technology Helps Long-Distance Caregiving

by Rita Ude on April 10, 2012 0 Comments

To help them monitor their loved one's care when they cannot be present, some family caregivers are turning to technology to bridge the gap.

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Catch Up on the Latest Home Care Industry News

by Rita Ude on March 28, 2012 0 Comments

The April edition of the Caring Right at Home enewsletter contains information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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Car Designers, Architects Put Themselves in Seniors' Shoes

by Edwin Young on October 04, 2011 0 Comments

Car Designers, Architects Put Themselves in Seniors' Shoes With age comes wisdom—but also, arthritis and a host of other well-known maladies and limitations. Given the graying population in Europe and around the world, several years ago Ford Motor Company created the "Third Age Suit," a specially designed garment to help engineers get a visceral glimpse into the golden years. The suit helped Ford design cars that provided comfort and ease of usage for the young and old alike, including features like rear-view cameras, improved headroom and a better "H-point" (the point at which the hips swivel) to facilitate access to the interior.

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Living Safely at Home With Alzheimer's Disease

by Edwin Young on September 21, 2011 0 Comments

What does this revolution in identifying and even predicting Alzheimer's disease mean for patients and families?

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Smart Gadgets for Savvy Seniors

by Rita Ude on September 20, 2011 1 Comment

From amplified telephones and listening systems for televisions to devices for fall detection and remote monitoring, the technology industry is responding to a growing demand for products specifically designed for today’s aging population—a market representing more than $2.5 trillion in annual spending power according to the Aging Technology Alliance (AgeTek).

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Right at Home Austin West is sponsoring a team in the October 15th Walk to End Alzheimers.

by Edwin Young on September 16, 2011 0 Comments

Right at Home Austin West is sponsoring a team in the October 15th Walk to End Alzheimers.

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A Caregiver’s Guide to Mobile Apps

by acarl on June 21, 2011 1 Comment

“That said, it’s worth browsing through the health and medicine section of your phone’s app store occasionally. You’ll find all sorts of inexpensive apps to help you sleep better, quit smoking, abstain from alcohol and relieve stress. Others might help you manage medical conditions from the common cold to cancer.”

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Tablets Open the Digital World to Older Adults

by acarl on May 17, 2011 3 Comments

A research study at UCLA indicated that Internet access and use can actually enhance brain function and cognition in older adults after just one week online.

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June is “Home Safety Month”

by Edwin Young on May 01, 2011 0 Comments

June is “Home Safety Month” Seniors Twice as Likely to Suffer Injuries or Death in Their Home (Austin, Texas) June is “Home Safety Month,” an opportunity to educate and empower older adults and their families to take action and increase the safety of their homes. The agi...

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