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Independa Blog
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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.
Fall prevention program finds considerable success
Independa's innovative solutions can support exercise and fall-prevention initiatives.
WellBridge Allows Resident to Virtually Attend Wedding With Independa-Enabled In-Room TV
Americans increasingly rely on technology to help care for their aging parents
There is currently an explosion of technology aimed at helping older adults age safely, from wearable technology to Internet of Things (IoT) enabled devices.
Nepalese Eldercare in Transition
Talking to parents about technology
Modern advancements in technology can allow older adults to live more enriched, healthier and longer lives.
The greatest concern for older Americans: Health care costs
If your loved one is concerned about their health becoming a burden on their retirement, Independa's solutions can help restore peace of mind and support the decision to age in place.
