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Independa Blog
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New app gives hearing aid users discreet control
Faced with an aging population, developers have been trying to provide older adults with the non-stigmatizing tools that they need to successfully pursue aging in place.
Survey: National services for aging in place increased in 2013
With over 90 percent of the country's older adults electing to pursue aging in place, these services are key to maintaining quality of life, especially for those in suburban or rural areas.
Forgetting medication a common challenge with aging in place
Proper medication practices are a key component of a long and healthy life, but unfortunately many who elect to age in place struggle with keeping to their schedule.
Winter challenges for aging in place
Winter months present a special challenge, especially for those aging in isolated or suburban areas.
Television continues to be first choice for older adults
Ninety percent of adults over 55 prefer the television for the format's flexibility and convenience.
How technology helps to combat social isolation
The appropriate use of technology can help to combat loneliness and re-engage older adults with their interests, loved ones and the community.
Wearable tech manufacturers set sights on older adult market
New technologies are being developed that can integrate with Independa's cloud-based software to create a full-scale wellness solution.
The importance of social engagement while aging in place
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 11 million Americans over the age of 65, totaling 28 percent of older adults, lived alone in 2010.
Will self-driving cars support aging in place?
One expert estimates that self-driving cars could be available by 2020 and help support the decision to age in place.
Video games may help older adults remain sharp
Video games, once derided as a mere distraction for children, have been reinvented as a strategy to stave off some of the challenges that come with aging.
Technology is supporting older adults' independent living needs
A new study in the American Journal of Public Health found that two-thirds of older adults will need some form of assistance to manage the activities of daily living.
Affordable renovations to help support aging in place
Aging often requires special considerations in home design, aimed at supporting the needs of older adults and remove possible sources of frustration.
Talking about lifestyle changes requires empathy, insight
Talking with parents about the challenges of aging can be difficult, as physician's assistant and author David Solie learned firsthand.
Luella Shell wins award for Most Inspiring Senior at age 99
Luella Shell won the award in the nationwide Best Senior Living Awards competition for her fierce spirit and involvement in her community.
Study: Is the country prepared to care for an aging population?
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and the AARP Foundation found that the country is currently struggling to provide adequate housing for its aging population.
