Technology
Home Monitoring Systems Being Developed for Fall Detection & Assessment of Fall Risk
Researchers at the University of Missouri are working to develop and evaluate a mountable in-home system that can detect falls, as well as measure changes…
Can a Virtual “Health Coach” Increase Physical Activity among Older Adults?
In the United States and many other parts of the world, all age groups show levels of physical activity below that which is medically recommended.…
Family Caregivers Look toward Technology for Information & Support
With burgeoning numbers of family members caring for older adults, many are seeking resources and support through various technologies. Pew Research Center published results of…
Can Shock-Absorbent Floors Reduce the Harm of Falls?
Falls have a significant health and financial burden in care settings. Researchers and designers have become interested in installing shock-resistant flooring in hospitals, nursing homes,…
Sensors for Falls Reduction: Technical Advances Needed
Falls are a prevalent and significant health problem among older adults, and there is a particular need for ways to reduce the number of falls…
Video Game–Based Physical Activity Can Help Manage Falls Risk
Leg strength and balance are important factors in falls risk. A randomized controlled trial examined the effect of video game–based physical training on balance and…
Future Technologies Will Enable “Connected Aging”
A recent brief from the Center for Technology and Aging argues that new mobile devices and Internet-based resources will become increasingly usable, practical, and affordable,…
What Will Consumers Pay for Technology to Enhance Independence?
The growth of the older adult population and the rising costs of providing care have led to great interest in the development of new assistive…
Older Adults Increasingly Use Social Media: Pew Report
A November report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project shows that older adults are a still-growing population of social media users, a finding…
Deloitte Report: Gaps & Opportunities in Consumer Engagement with Health Technologies
The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions released an issue brief based on a survey of US health care consumers. The survey, designed to be representative…
Video Evidence of Falls in LTC: Loss of Balance, Tripping Cause More Falls than Slipping
Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults, and about half of older adults in long-term care (LTC) experience a fall in any…
Influences on Users’ Ability to Navigate Medicare.gov
As the health care industry in the US increasingly expects individuals to manage their own health, there is a need for health management tools that…
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