How are they connected? As the Baby Boomer generation ages, it becomes more and more evident that appropriate, accessible housing stock that fits the needs of the older adult is shrinking – rapidly. There is and never will be one… Read More ›
Technology and seniors
SEPTEMBER 18-24, 2022 IS NATIONAL FALLS PREVENTION WEEK!
This is a nationwide effort to raise awareness that falls ARE preventable. These national trip and fall statistics are startling. And what is even more jarring is that most of these are preventable! There are many ways of reducing the… Read More ›
Just Released! Brain Games: Their Value in Combating Dementia
All over the world, researchers are valiantly hunting for the keys that will unlock the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease. Much of the focus is identifying what and how it can be prevented, or at least minimized. Preliminary findings from a… Read More ›
There’s An App For That – But Not If You Are 65+
Not long ago, I stumbled across an article titled, “Booya Grandma: How to Design Apps for Seniors,” by Emilie Futterman. Now that title alone would be tantalizing enough to explore further, right? It was worth it. Although written in 2014,… Read More ›
The Impact of Voice Recognition Technology on Aging in Place
No one ever said growing older was easy. As the world’s population ages with alarming speed, innovations and technology are being rapidly explored to address as many of the components of aging as possible. One such piece of technology that… Read More ›