Aging in Place Technology

I can hear objections already about Connect for Healthcare: yet another tool for adult children to avoid talking with or visiting aging parents? But founder Neil Moore, who has many years under his belt in Health IT, may be onto something. This new subscription-based service enables care providers to use a structured and secure way to communicate status to family members about their loved ones who are receiving some sort of long-term care. How Connect for Healthcare Works A...Read entire article »

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Last week we caught up with CEO of Consumer Cellular John Marick, who talked about the company's now-nationwide service offering: no contract cell phone service intended for the low-usage cell phone user, such as seniors. The firm went from being a small cell phone service reseller in the Northwest to becoming a national provider. The following points are key to their offering: Exclusive wireless provider for AARP members. Following their success with the AAA automotive club business, in September,...Read entire article »

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It's been a long winter, between the news, the weather, and news about the weather. As spring has sprung (or nearly so in blizzard-bombarded regions), let's think about some out-with-old, in-with the new, springtime changes that are easy for seniors and their families to make, and which can help them age in place, whether they live at home or in a residential senior care environment. 1. Cell phones. Before leaving the house, does everyone have a charged cell phone?...Read entire article »

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Can cell phones for seniors—and service—be standard no-contract offerings? We can dream. Recently I watched an elderly man at the Verizon store counter inquiring how he could save money on his cell phone bill based on his usage (he couldn't) and specifically what the contract cancellation terms were (big penalty fee). He departed with a deep sigh. It just wasn't pretty, as anyone who has analyzed the ever-renewing two-year contract experience that is a "feature" of upgrading to a...Read entire article »

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“Seniors: Overcoming Loneliness,” a MarketWatch article (placed by Banker’s Life Insurance, no less) caught my eye recently. The article encourages seniors to visit their local senior center: ”If it’s too cold or difficult for you to get out, stay connected to others by phone, mail or computer. The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project surveys taken from 2006–2008 show that older generations are online now more than ever before with email being their most popular online activity.”...Read entire article »

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