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We found the best technology for adults over 65 at CES this year. From AI aids to ‘aging in place’ smart home solutions, the annual tech show kept older users in mind.
Home automation is becoming a viable option for older adults and people with disabilities who would prefer to stay in the comfort of their homes rather than move to a healthcare facility. This field uses much of the same technology and equipment as home automation for security, entertainment, and energy conservation but tailors it towards old ...
Technology is ubiquitous in most social contexts in industrialized countries, and has become an integral component of most activities in everyday life. The advent of technology has shown promising results in various fields such as the delivery of care and in-vehicle driving technology by focusing on the needs of older adults and placing them at ...
However, older people might indeed be averse to using the internet, particularly social media. Dichter says that each specific technology (smartphones, apps, social media) comes with its own ...
In Europe, London-based AgeTech startup Birdie secured a €7 million Series A to help elderly adults live independently while independent living system Kraydel has raised over £1m in innovation and public sector grants to develop its smart device which sits on top of the TV, linking elderly people to their carers or family members, through ...
Because children who inherit such mutations tend to show signs of dementia around the same age their parents did, the trial is enrolling people 11 to 25 years before they anticipate becoming ...
Assistive technology (AT) is a term for assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and the elderly. Disabled people often have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs) independently, or even with assistance. ADLs are self-care activities that include toileting, mobility (ambulation), eating ...
A pair of worn leather ice skates. A decades-old dog-eared Beano, its spine frayed and torn. Milk bottles, an abacus, a school handbell. These are just some of the things that Sandra Leckey uses ...