Category 'Senior Care Technology'

Technology to Keep Seniors Safe at Home

by Janet Sullivan on May 23, 2012 0 Comments

Several technology devices are now available to help seniors live independently and avoid expensive emergency room trips or moves to nursing homes.

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Are Granny Pods the Answer to Aging at Home?

by Elizabeth Kelly on May 16, 2012 0 Comments

A growing number of elderly people — 88 percent of those over 65 — say they want to live in their own homes, in their own communities, as they age, according to a 2010 AARP survey.

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Smart Gadgets for Savvy Seniors in Londonderry, NH

by Rich Sullivan on September 22, 2011 0 Comments

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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A Caregiver’s Guide to Mobile Apps

by Rich Sullivan on June 23, 2011 0 Comments

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 in Londonderry, NH

by Rich Sullivan on May 19, 2011 0 Comments

Older adults also appreciate the intuitive interface of touch-screen digital tablets and the wide selection of apps (short for applications) and zooming features that enlarge text from a Web site or email in seconds.

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