Age in place technology products are all over the place now. See five new or upcoming products you probably haven’t seen before. Videos included.
Aging in Place technology
Aging in place technology - Useful tech to make life easier, keep you safe & maybe enjoy it more.
Aging in place technology can help people stay safe, comfortable and secure in their homes for longer. With today's technology, the number of products available to older people that help meet their specific needs is growing fast. From personal growth to health to making communication with family easier... there are products and apps just waiting to enhance a person's life.
Products and services, such as senior cell phones, assistive technology, home automation, gadgets and more are in the fast growing aging in place technology market. Poised to assist seniors at home.
And, speaking of home automation, this is a technology we're excited about. We have a growing section of home automation articles, products and applications for you to enjoy.
We've highlighted a number of aging in place technology products, as well as how they can help you in your daily life. These articles can give you ideas of how introducing sometimes simple technology into your daily life can help you have a more active, productive and enjoyable lifestyle as you age.
Aging in place technology articles
DIY Home Automation or Professionally Installed?
Doing a DIY home automation or professionally installed system? Learn some of your options for each. Easy explanation of some benefits & issues.
What is a Home Automation System?
What is a home automation system and what does it do? Learn about using smart home systems, components and the benefits of smart home hubs.
5 Examples of Technology You Can Use Now
Finding technology you can use (or want) can be difficult; especially for older people. Learn about 5 technology products you can use now to enjoy life more.
Keeping Technology for Seniors Useful
Technology for seniors has improved in the last few years, though some is still not very easy-to-use. Here are some practical products you can use now.
Voice Controlled Lighting
Using voice controlled lighting in your home automation system can provide a new level of interaction with your home. By speaking to your home, you can turn on on a light, lower the temperature of your home, turn on your favorite music or a host of other commands. This could be particularly useful for aging […]
Samsung Galaxy S4 – Is This a Senior Cellphone?
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a superstar among Android phones. It is fast, powerful and has amazing graphics. In all of the senior cellphones we’ve covered, we’ve never delved into smartphones of this caliber. Mainly, because many of them are so complicated. So, we’re looking at the Galaxy S4 in a different way: Is it a gadget seniors would want to use? We think many people would say ‘yes’.
SmartThings Home Automation
If you are interested in home automation, but don’t want to commit to a large company or monthly fees, SmartThings might be for you. SmartThings is at the other end of systems, where you can build your own (or have someone do it for you) that does not require you to use proprietary technology. Their open platform supports hundreds of devices, all controlled with the SmartThings app.