Someone asked me to summarize the situation with Technology and Aging in Place. I share my Rambling reply: 1. There is a lot of interest and promise. PERS (lifeline) is the only thing making significant inroads to people’s homes. A […]
Technology, home modification, caregiving services, and engagement of a support system are key aspects to making aging at home possible. Options Aging in place is about creating a home that can support your changing needs. Design As a designer focusing on senior living, my goal is to create ...
Identified barriers to technology use included low technology literacy, including lack of familiarity with terminology, and physical challenges, which can make adoption difficult. Facilitators included an eagerness to learn, interest in co-design, and a desire to understand and control their data. Most...
Aging in place is a goal of many people who want to stay at home longer as they grow older. Learn how you can age in place. Tips, ideas & exact steps.
With cheaper and more ubiquitous computing, "smart" spaces and responsive environments are increasingly becoming plausible and affordable. Can the profession of architecture respond to current computing technologies? Most critics agree that one of the first (most important) problems that "smart" homes ...
What it Takes to Successfully Implement Technology for Aging in Place: Focus Groups With Stakeholders BackgroundThere is a growing interest in empowering older adults to age in place by deploying various types of technology (ie, eHealth, ambient assisted li... Sebastiaan Theodorus Michal Peek,EJ ...
Aging In Place is living in the home of your choice as you age. Patrick Roden provides resources and information for seniors, family members, and caregivers.
This systematic review of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies examines the following research questions: which factors influence the acceptance of different types of technology for aging in place by community-dwelling older adults, and how do these factors differ between the pre-implemen...
products and programs that support different facets of the aging population's daily life,healthcareandwellnessneeds. Caregivers are increasingly employingpersonal emergency response systems(PERS) as a primary component ofaging-in-placetechnologyso U.S. seniors can live independently at home, without incu...
Ask your local area agency on aging if your state’s Medicaid waivers allow for specific modifications you need. Also, ask about assistive technology, home modifications, medical equipment, and other items that could be covered. The programs in your state might pay for the following: ...