Computers. Technology. The Digital age. Welcome to a new approach to aging in place – using technology to extend living in the home of our choice and contributing to the quality of our life. From computer games to challenge our brains, email and video conferencing to stay connected with family and friends to entire home ‘smart’ systems. Technology has a permanent and – exciting role in our lives. Specifically when it comes to Health, Home Automation, Security, Communications and Lifestyle.
Digital Health
Also known as E-Health, E-Caring, Telehealth, among other terms, is technology that improves connectivity, monitoring and data collection to help predict and manage social and healthcare needs of those who wish to age in place at home.
Smart Homes/Home Automation
A home with many features that are automated and devices that communicate with each other creating a system that enables normal activities of daily living.
AIP Digital Lifestyle/Communications
Broadband technologies, email, telephone – the digital house – are all essential to aging in place. Banking and shopping from home, access to entertainment. i.e., music, videos, tv, help maintain vital connectivity.

of a couple looking to minimize home maintenance, maximize efficiency and settle in to a space that not only is beautiful, but functional.”


Is the UK out in front of others, including the US, when it comes to smart homes, telecare and telehealthcare technology adoption?
George MacGinnis on the difference between telecare and telehealth: In terms of telecare we think of tele-social care. The main focus is on managing risks to peoples’ lives. They might have a panic button, a fall sensor and these might be people who are suffering from dementia. There are risks that they might leave the oven on and create a fire, so there are remote control fire detectors or remote gas shut off valves, etc. Whereas [telehealth] is much more about chronic disease management: Diabetics might be checking their sugar, others might be checking peak flows, blood pressure or weighing themselves and answering questions about their health.
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