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Independa Blog
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Older generation 'the next frontier' for tech products
Michael Hodin, executive director of The Global Coalition on Aging, recently spoke about the role technology will play in supporting an aging population.
The popularity of aging in place introduces new challenges
A professor at the University of Buffalo shared some important considerations that help guide decisions to age in place.
Remote health monitoring technology helps reduce the need for full-time caregivers
As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the county faces an unprecedented concern: soon there could be more older adults than the qualified workers needed to support them.
Planning early eases the burden of LTC
Having a conversation about long term care before the need becomes urgent can help families avoid stress and be better prepared for the future.
Forbes explores technology's expanding role in helping Americans age in place
As more older Americans choose to age in place, innovative caregiving solutions need to be explored.
Don't Write Off Seniors' Technical Abilities
Ageism is stereotyping and discriminating against an individual or group based solely on age.
Social isolation increasingly being addressed by technology
Technology has begun playing a larger role in preventing social isolation among older adults.
Facility Guidelines Institute releases 2014 guidelines
The Facility Guidelines Institute has released updated recommendations for residential health, care and support facilities.
Technology in senior housing falling behind growing demand
Organizations can demonstrate their commitment to the changing needs of older adults by providing the technology they desire in their next community construction project.
Older adults increasingly desire access to the web in their living arrangements
Older adults in America today are used to having a personal device with access to the internet, and surrendering this when moving into a new community can be difficult.
Can communities adapt to the rise of seniors aging in place?
There is a need to consider the challenges and costs that providing services for an an aging population will have on the community as a whole.
Staying in touch over the summer holidays
With the myriad technological advances that allow communication over distances, being away from family over the holiday could soon become a thing of the past.
Recent study explores social media usage of older adults
Although the number of older adults on social media sites is rising, there remain several challenges to increasing online social interaction.
Silicon Valley's newest star is an octogenarian
Have you ever heard of Dr. June Fisher?
National Aging in Place Council explores technological innovation at Annual Meeting
It's no secret that the vast majority of older Americans plan to age in place.
