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Tech industry increasingly targets Baby Boomers
Tech industry designers are becoming more aware of older adults’ significant appetite for advanced tools.
Promoting nutritional awareness for older adults
Aging in place requires attention to nutrition.
The top cities for aging in place
Madison, Wisconsin, took the top spot, for its geriatric health care offerings, walkability and strong local economy.
Aging in a ‘walkable’ neighborhood helps maintain wellness
A recent study found that neighborhoods that encourage walking can protect against cognitive decline in older adults.
Independa Earns Coveted 2015 CES Innovation Award in “Tech for a Better World” Category
Cloud-based community engagement and remote care technology, developed with LG, is uniquely delivered through TV to enhance lives, independence and remote care SAN DIEGO – November 12, 2014 – Independa, the leader in integrated community engagement and remote care...
Connecticut community takes pride in its telehealth service
The town of New Canaan, Connecticut, is among the first to offer comprehensive telehealth services to its residents.
Avoiding stress key for successful aging in place
According to researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, chronic stress can cause disease, not simply exacerbate existing conditions, as previously believed.
November is National Family Caregivers month
Caregivers often make great sacrifices to provide their family members and loved ones with the confidence required to successfully age in place.
How technology helps keep family bonds strong
Maintaining family relationships gives older adults special incentive to adapt to new technology.
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.
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
The World’s First and Only TV with Embedded Virtual Care & Social Engagement Services Enables Users to Be Present When Being There In Person is Not an Option SAN DIEGO – September 30, 2014 – Independa, the leader in integrated virtual care technology, plays a...
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
I just returned from a journey to Indonesia and Nepal. Being a geriatrician I naturally seek out elderly people, attempt to learn about their role in society and the services and supports available to them. I have been to Nepal over 20 times but Indonesia was a new...
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.
