LeadingAge Washington

6/17/13

Understanding Technologies that Support Older Adults in Aging-in-Place

From AgeTech West: 

According to the Center for Technology and Aging (CTA), we are at the dawning of “connected aging” in which the growing array of Internet-based technologies and mobile devices increasingly will support older adults to age in place. Emerging technologies will enable both older adults and their caregivers to address a comprehensive range of medical, health, social, and functional needs.

Solutions that connect older adults to friends, family, and community are becoming more viable; older adults and their caregivers are growing increasingly tech savvy; technology usability is improving; and price points are descending.

CTA recently published an issue brief on Connected Aging and launched an online mHealth Toolkit that offers resources on developing mHealth programs for chronic disease management. You can find the Issue Brief and ADOPT Toolkit on AgeTech’s Provider Resource Page.

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