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Category Archives: Age in Place Technology
22
Feb
Helping Seniors Declutter: How Digitization Clears Space Without Removing Memories.
When I was younger, my mom bought a brand new automatic bread making machine. The view was that it was going to save her time and allow us to have fresh bread in our house at all times. This was …
09
Feb
Looking Forward: What Will Senior Housing Look Like in a Decade?
In Canada, one attempt to define the boom came from David Foot, author of Boom, Bust and Echo: Profiting from the Demographic Shift in the 21st century (1997). He defines a Canadian boomer as someone born from 1947 to 1966, the years that more …
01
Feb
10 Things To Care For Elderly Parents From A Distance
It can be tricky when it’s impossible to pop in every day, but there are still lots of things that you can do to ensure they are safe and supported. Our changing lifestyles and work demands mean that many of …
26
Jan
Will Senior Care Of The Future Be Our Home?
What if the majority of senior care could be provided in our homes? What if wearable and other devices could measure what needs to be measured in the bathroom or bedroom? What if smart clothes and brain activity trackers could change …
11
Jan
Seniors and Technology- Older Canadians Represent the Fastest Growing Segment on the Internet
This video of two older adults trying to figure out their computer’s webcam was an internet sensation a few years ago. It’s a charming and funny video, but it also highlights the growing popularity of technology among seniors. There are …
