Technology (sometimes called Elder-Tech) that can help people remain independent as they age.
One of the big problems looming in the area of long term care is that there will not be enough people to provide hands-on care for every older person who will need it. Part of the solution to this problem will involve using technology to supplement or substitute for some of the things which are now done manually.
This section of ElderWeb will include information about enabling technology that can be used to help older adults maintain independence as they age. Many products may still be in research rather than commercially available, but developments in this area are well worth tracking.
One current focus of my reseach is on mobile phones -- identifying features that make them easier to use by people with visual, auditory, or motor impairments in order to incorporate them as a portable, always-available means of communication with caregivers and healthcare professionals.
If you know of any interesting products or services that use technology to make it easier for people to remain independent in their own homes as they age, please send an email to info@elderweb.com.