Illustrating the timeless laws of supply and demand, the market for aging in place products and technology now represents over $2.5 trillion dollars in spending power, say the experts at AgeTek (Aging Technology Alliance).
A new article posted on the Right at Home blog reviews the latest gadgets available “to make daily tasks easier” for older adults living at home, or in assisted living/other senior care settings.
Among them are amplified telephones, fall detection sensors, swivel cushions to ease the transition into/out of automobiles, remote monitoring systems, large-grip/soft-handled cooking and eating utensils, voice-activated wheelchairs, listening devices for TVs, shoes that help maintain balance, and more. There is even a gadget that prevents the need to bend over to put on socks.
Regardless of where they reside, living as independently as possible is the desire of most seniors, and these low- and high-tech gadgets certainly make independence, safety, and ease of routine tasks an achievable goal. Using assistive technology whenever possible also reduces the risk of incidents (for example, falls) that warrant a senior care transition (such as a move from assisted living to skilled nursing care), supporting aging in place wherever that “place” may be.
Learn more about advances in senior care technology at ElderGadget.com and AgeinPlaceTech.com.
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ClearCare says,
The development and continuous innovation in modern technology has evolved to a point where many services that are available in nursing homes can already be provided at home. The administration of care by home care agencies has gone ‘smart’ by having a care manager software that effectively tracks and monitors caregiver’s tasks each day.
on 22 September 2011 / 5:32 AM
Michelle Seitzer says,
Thanks for your comment! It’s good to hear that many home care agencies have gone “smart”, as you say.
on 22 September 2011 / 8:44 AM
Dario says,
We’ve found great use for the reacher grabber. You make mention of such a gadget above, in that it can help you put on shoes, socks, etc.
on 18 October 2011 / 2:00 PM
Michelle Seitzer says,
Thanks for mentioning it. Great idea!
on 18 October 2011 / 4:11 PM
Michael says,
I work for a company that specializes in this technology and service. I think that the best part of it is that the solutions are customizable depending on the situation and can be changed with little hassle. It is also affordable. With government health services budgets drying up, technology can help prevent degradation in care quality resulting from funding cuts.
on 20 October 2011 / 8:25 PM
Michelle Seitzer says,
Michael, those are excellent points. I appreciate you stopping by the blog and sharing your thoughts!
on 21 October 2011 / 2:08 PM