Thrive in Place Blog
Tech Designed for Seniors Can Extend Living At Home
A recent study found that approximately two-thirds of people age 65 and older need assistance from either a mobility device or another person to go about their daily activities. For adult children providing support to their aging parents, a technology solution like...
How will the “Internet of Things” give seniors more aging options?
With the rise of the so-called “Internet of Things,” seniors will have more options for aging where they wish. From enhancing safety to monitoring health and communicating with caregivers and loved ones, this connected network of physical objects will benefit seniors...
The future of the senior care industry – Part #5
While the senior care industry may currently be in its infancy, it will be forced to grow and adapt quickly to meet the skyrocketing demand soon to come from the Baby Boomers. Already, the industry is providing a means for seniors to receive complex care at home...
Solutions for better senior care – Part #4
One of the biggest problems facing the senior care industry is attracting and retaining qualified medical professionals to care for patients in their homes. And one of the biggest problems for those medical professionals, in turn, is coping with the vast array of...
Challenges for Care Providers in the Senior Care Industry – Part #3
While the senior population is expected to increase by over 80 percent within the next 25 years, more entrepreneurs and established companies are entering the senior care industry. Many nurses, certified nursing assistants and other caregivers are attracted to the...
Why some seniors choose to age in place – Part #2
As Americans age, many choose to move to senior living communities. The extensive services and amenities offered by communities designed for senior living encourage residents to live vibrant, active and healthy lives. Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, some...
Senior Care: Providing Options for Aging in Place – Part #1
The Baby Boomers are known for their strong sense of independence. Eighty is the new sixty but it’s likely that most will need to rely on others as they age. More than 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the US, and they are living longer, healthier lives. By the year...
Can tech innovation change the way seniors age?
Scientist and entrepreneur Richard Caro recently stated in an interview that future technology innovation will change the way people grow older. For instance, tech may one day even delay physical decline, he speculated. But already, technology is changing — or soon...
Closing the tech gap at your senior living community
Baby boomers coming into your senior living community are likely to be on top of the latest technology. In fact, research indicates that boomers make up the fastest-growing group of smartphone owners, and they constitute a third of all Internet users. For your older...
Helping your parents take charge of aging and avoid isolation
As individuals age, most hope to retain the ability to make their own choices. Experts say that is possible — with the right planning. A new pilot program from the National Council on Aging is teaching people to master aging, with a significant focus on gaining the...