Research Perspective: Boomer/Senior Technology Preferences and Uses Research Perspective: Boomer/Senior Technology Preferences and Uses Laurie M. Orlov Aging in Place Technology Watch March 13, 2013
Providers Seniors Family & Caregivers Aging in Place depends on connected relationships… … Not well connected today Copyright Aging in Place Technology Watch 2012
The looming crisis of care million seniors 65+ > 40 million seniors Copyright Aging in Place Technology Watch 2013
The looming crisis of care million seniors 65+ > 40 million seniors * 2011 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs $42K/year for Assisted Living 2011 * Cost of care? $51K/year Assisted Living** ** Amer. Association LTC & MetLife Copyright Aging in Place Technology Watch 2013
The looming crisis of care million seniors 65+ > 40 million seniors 65+ Caregivers: Women aged 25-54*** 2015 * 2011 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs $42K/year for Assisted Living 2011 * Cost of care? $51K/year Assisted Living** ** Amer. Association LTC & MetLife *** National Clearinghouse Direct Care Workforce Copyright Aging in Place Technology Watch 2013
Four aging in place technology categories Communication and Engagement Safety and Security Health and Wellness Learning and Contribution , Chat, Games, Video, Cell phone, Smart phone, Tablet, PC, Mac Security, PERS, Webcam, Fall detection, Home monitor mHealth apps, Telehealth, Medication mgmt, Disease mgmt, Fitness Legacy, Education and learning Volunteer, work Copyright Aging in Place Technology Watch 2013
Four aging in place technology categories Communication and Engagement Safety and Security Health and Wellness Learning and Contribution , Chat, Games, Video, Cell phone, Smart phone, Tablet, PC, Mac Security, PERS, Webcam, Fall detection, Home monitor mHealth apps, Telehealth, Medication mgmt, Disease mgmt, Fitness Legacy, Education and learning Volunteer, work Copyright Aging in Place Technology Watch 2013 Caregiving
Seniors and games – Wii and Kinect Copyright Aging in Place Technology Watch 2013
North Hll resident and her iPad
Seniors and Skype – long distance Senior center in Flushing, Queens – family is in Hong Kong
Example (only): technology for seniors and families Microsoft Skype, Kinect Telikin GrandCare Hamilton CapTel Copyright Aging in Place Technology Watch 2013 Wii
Example (only): Dementia CoroHealth/Coro Faith Sengistix Stove Guard Copyright Aging in Place Technology Watch 2013 GeriJoy
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Thank you! Laurie M. Orlov Aging in Place Technology Watch