Technology, The Pursuit of Health and Aging in Place
According to a survey by the Pew Internet/California HealthCare Foundation: "Technology is not an end, but a means to accelerate the pace of discovery, widen…
ATI to Present its Wireless Wide Area Network Cellular Option at the ATA Annual Meeting
Cellular Telecommunications Network Technology Offers a New Way to Connect Patients to Providers with American TeleCare's Telehealth Solutions.
Age-in-Place Tech Down Under
Graeme Philipson writing for the Sydney Morning Herald discusses how the growth of smart home technologies, falling costs and rising aging population is benefiting both…
Telehealth for diabetes promotes aging at home, not in the hospital
"Telemonitoring may be one of the most effective and cost effective ways of helping individuals avoid constant visits to their doctor's office or hospitalization."
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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…
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…
Return of the Housecall?
House calls are a crucial resource when the goal is to keep frail older folks in their own homes - and home-based care can help save significant dollars that are currently being spent unnecessarily.