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AI for Aging in Place: Smart Assistants Helping Seniors Live Independently at Home

AI for aging in place solutions help USA, Canada, UK and European seniors live independently through smart speakers, sensors and wearable alerts—discover benefits, costs and grants. AI for aging in place empowers seniors through smart assistants, enabling safer routines and fostering confidence within independently managed homes. Moreover, voice controlled devices simplify chores, reminding…

AI for Aging in Place: Smart Assistants Helping Seniors Live Independently at Home

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5 Ways That Will Make You Better As You Get Older

Link to Original Document Getting older is almost inevitable but getting older does not mean you have to get worse or less capable. Here are five ways of getting better or staying fit and able as you age. It was my mother who first told me that ‘you could get killed crossing the road tomorrow’. I dare say we have heard similar sayings. While we cannot avoid ageing and dying, it does not mean we…

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How Technology can Improve Lives for Seniors

 Photo by Luke Chesser on Unsplash As populations age, technology will play an increasingly important role in the care of seniors. From smart devices to assistive technology, there are a variety of tools available to help seniors stay connected, independent, and safe. In this article, I’ll explore the benefits of technology for seniors, common smart devices and assistive devices for the elderly,…

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90 Year old with an IPad

90 Year old with an IPad

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Gerontechnology and How We Think About Aging

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Last week, I joined an intergenerational volunteer program set up by Jean Coppola which is part of the curriculum for a class she holds on intergenerational computing. Students get paired with seniors whom they tutor for 7 weeks on whatever it is the seniors want to learn.

It was hilarious listening to them all. Like I said below, I wish I had a pair of google glasses to capture every moment. I ended up getting paired with an 86 year old (let’s call her L) and an 89 year old (let’s call her B) whom I am set to tutor every Friday for the next 7 weeks.

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A snippet from an interview with Jean Coppola (who heads the Gerontechnology program at Pace University) on the challenges older people face in keeping up with technology.