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Aging in (a new) Place Technology
Smart Amenities Senior Renters Can Count on for Simpler Living It is well known that the vast majority of seniors prefer to age in place for as long as possible…
Designing Products for Aging in Place
Throwback Thursday! The article (click/tap to read it ) directly below is from 2015, but is still relevant today. TechForAging’s founder spoke with Dennis Boyle, a founding member of top…
7 Lighting Tips for Improved Senior Living and Safety
As people get older, their eyesight will eventually deteriorate over time. Diminished vision can even cause a reduced quality of life and pose a safety risk for senior citizens. We offer…
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4 Best Wireless Smart Outdoor Security Cameras in 2020
The best all-round smart outdoor security cameras this year 2020 has been a fantastic year for smart home tech devices, and the smart outdoor security camera is no exception. Keeping…
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Road Safety for Older Drivers
Introduction Road safety continues to be of enormous importance globally, with the World Health Organization projecting road traffic injuries as the world’s 5th leading cause of death by 2030. For many…
7 Easy Ways Seniors Can Use Technology to Fight Loneliness During the Pandemic
Tech Helping Fight Seniors’ Loneliness According to Pew Research, nearly four out of every ten older adults worldwide live with extended family. Those percentages are higher in some parts of…
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[News] Seniors Missing Out on Technologies Helping with the Pandemic and AI Helping the Elderly
More and more people are adopting technology to help get through the pandemic. But there are a significant number of older adults that have serious issues dealing with technology, which…
Technology to Help Seniors Aging in Place
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Some assume that seniors just aren’t technically savvy. And while that may be the case for some seniors, that is quickly falling to the wayside. As more…
How Can Technology Improve Nutrition of the Elderly? A Smart Nutrition Scale Maybe?
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Technology Can Help Tracking Nutrition of the Elderly Aging in Place As I get older I’ve become more interested in monitoring my health. There…
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For Seniors What Does Future Transportation Look Like?
Image Source: Fezbot2000 on Unsplash For seniors, transportation is an important method for seeing family members and getting necessary supplies such as medication delivered. Transporation is an Aging in Place…
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What is the Future of Wearable Tech for Seniors?
In the United States, 10,000 people turn 65 every day and the number of older adults is going to increase dramatically over the coming decades. Technology is helping seniors age…
How the Elderly Can Reduce their Chances of Contracting COVID-19 while Maintaining their Routine Health Treatments
Telemedicine The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that older adults, 65 years and older, and people of any age who have serious medical conditions are at…
Who is behind TechForAging?
Barry Sardis is the founder and chief editor of TechForAging. He started his journey in the tech world 50 years ago as a self-taught programmer. Having an immense passion for technology, he finds joy in two things: learning stuff and helping others learn by teaching them.
As a generalist, he has taken up several roles in his career in fields like software development, customer support, product marketing, product & strategic planning. He is also involved in start-up activities and has volunteered for multiple communities by being a technology advisor in a sizable 55+/Active Adult Community and at The Computer History Museum.
Featured in: Dec. 10, 2017, San Francisco Chronicle: “Smart-home tech might help older adults live independently longer” and Feb. 4, 2018, San Jose Mercury News: “Gadgets for seniors: Ambitious techies roll out robots, smart gear for their elders”
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A Senior's Smart Home Tech Stories
A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #1 – Getting Started
How I got started with Smart Home Technology Updated: NOTE: Links for devices could result…
A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #2 – Conversational Assistants
Adding an Amazon Tap and an Amazon Echo, and later the Amazon Echo Show Updated: NOTE:…
A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #3 – Smart Bulbs & Lights
Adding the Phillips Hue Lighting System Updated: NOTE: Links for devices could result in an…
A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #4 – Smart System Control Devices
Adding an Entertainment System Control Device Updated: NOTE: Links for devices could result in an…
A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #5 – Smart Wall Switches
Adding light switches and SmartThings to my Smart Home Updated: NOTE: Links for devices could…
A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #6 – Smart Motion Sensors
SmartThings Smart Home Sensors on Sale Updated: NOTE: Links for devices could result in an…
A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #7 – Wireless Camera
Our Somewhat Smart Vacation Home Updated: NOTE: Links for devices could result in an affiliate…
A Senior’s Smart Home Stories #8 – Smart Zigbee Outlet
How Smart Home Technology Can Improve a Relationship and Save Money Updated: NOTE: Links for…
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A Personal Robot Companion
See our in-depth description of how the temi Personal Robot can benefit those who are aging in place. Read how temi is helping with the Coronavirus crisis.
Companion Animal Robots
Companion animal robots can provide benefits for dementia patients and elders experiencing loneliness. Paro, a robot baby seal, is a well-known example targeted for institutional use. Hasbro spinout Joy for All offers affordable robotic cats and a dog for seniors in institutional and home use. This is a good report on its use.
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