Technology to Keep Seniors Safe at Home
Several technology devices are now available to help seniors live independently and avoid expensive emergency room trips or moves to nursing homes.
Category 'Senior Care Technology'
New Tools Specifically Designed for Seniors
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.
Technology Helps Long-Distance Caregiving
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.
Catch Up on the Latest Home Care Industry News
The April edition of the Caring Right at Home enewsletter contains information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
Smart Gadgets for Savvy Seniors
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).
A Caregiver’s Guide to Mobile Apps
“The Diabetes-Management System specifically features a medication adherence program and secure capture, storage, and real-time transmission of blood glucose data,” reported MobiHealthNews, which reports on the healthcare sector’s adoption of mobile technology.
Tablets Open the Digital World to Older Adults in Hicksville, NY
Researchers at the Pew Internet and American Life Project reported that elderly Internet users over 65 years old are just as enthusiastic as younger users when it comes to using email and a search engine to look for information. “Seniors blossom into silver surfers if they have a family member who motivates them (pictures of grandchildren can be an awe-inspiring force) or, in the case of many men, if they had the Internet at work before they retired,” acknowledged an article in Slate.
More Seniors Using Online Personal Health Records
A Personal Health Record (PHR) is an electronic tool used to collect, track and share past and current information aobut your health.
Elder Technology In Hicksville, NY
Right at Home in Hicksville, NY takes a look at how technology can keep you connected with your loved one.
Hearing Aids in Hicksville, NY: Consider Size, Technology and Price
As our loved ones age in Hicksville, NY, one of the most common conditions they may face is hearing loss, medically known as presbycusis.
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