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Computers. Technology. The Digital age. Welcome to a new approach to aging in place – using technology to extend living in the home of your choice and contributing to the quality of your 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.

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Robot Folding Towels

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As most of our readers know AIPatHome is fascinated with the development of robots that could one day help people age in place. This one is fun and has potential! U.C. Berkeley researchers programmed a PR2, an advanced robot developed by Willow Garage, to fold towels.

Smart Home Technology Conserves Resources, Adds Convenience

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Bill Gates spent more than $100 million on a smart house that automatically controls lighting, digital art and security, but even non-celebrity homeowners today are adopting the technology for safety, comfort and convenience.

Boomers May Not Be Early Adopters But They Spend The Most On Technology

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Beth Snyder Bulik takes a look at the tech spending habits of various demographic groups for an article in Digital. In fact, spending on technology is one area where boomers are ahead of their younger counterparts. The 46- to 64-year-old group now spends more money on technology than any other demographic, according to Forrester Research’s…

Social Networking Use Doubles for Boomers-Email Still Rules

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While social media use has grown dramatically across all age groups, older users have been especially enthusiastic over the past year about embracing new networking tools. Social networking use among internet users ages 50 and older nearly doubled—from 22% in April 2009 to 42% in May 2010.

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