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NY Times Looks at Aging in Place Technologies
Thanks to one of our readers - "Chazzy" - we learned about this article "Sensors Help Keep the Elderly at Home" that ran in the…
Are You Your Parents’ Tech Support?
Have you ever spent an hour (or two or three) on the phone functioning as your parents (or grandparents, or fill-in-the-blank) IT department? And you all feel like screaming – some cases actually screaming -- out of frustration? You, because you know it’s only a couple of clicks and problem solved. Them, because “you said it was easy – only a couple of clicks and problems solved! What do I need this computer for anyway?”
Aiphone video intercom which shows images of the visitor throughout the house and records each visitor.
Top Ten Intriguing Electronics for Aging in Place
AIPatHome.com Tech Advisor Laurie Orlov attended the 2009 Consumer Electronic Show and identified 10 products as having an interesting appeal to the boomer and beyond market.
How Does Broadband Affect Aging in Place?
“…with the rising tide of tech-savvy baby boomers on the verge of cresting into retirement, broadband is poised to be one of a handful of critical tools necessary for aging seniors in the 21st-century.”
Careline Expands Service Offerings
The South Derbyshire District Council in the United Kingdom is launching a "Telehealthcare" pilot program that expands it current and already extensive telecare services. A…
Low Cost, Low Tech FIRST, Please, Mr. Obama
Design Modifications support independence and provide ergonomic caregiver environments. This reduces the injury risk for residents and scarce caregiver resources (both paid and family/informal). Reduced injuries saves medical dollars and misery. That is good value for our effort and investment.
Aging, Aches and Appliances
With the stock market in turmoil and housing in a slump, appliance manufacturers are taking the long view and retooling their offerings for aging baby…
On The Drawing Board
The form of the Universal Toilet is similar enough to a standard toilet that people of all abilities feel comfortable using it.