The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit organization that which has the goal of improving the lives of seniors and the elderly across the nation by helping them find benefits, improve their quality of life and health, live independently, and stay active and involved in their communities. The NCOA works with organizations across the …
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 from …
Say Hello To Reemo™ – Gesture Control For Home Automation Systems
Reemo™ is a new product that we're very excited about. Reemo™ allows you to control your home automation system networked devices with interactive gestures using your hands. That may sound a little dull, but trust me, it is far from boring. The reason this product is worth getting excited about is that Reemo™ takes home automation to the next …
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Three Steps to Getting the Most Benefit from AgeInPlace.com This site has two purposes and both of them are about helping you. First, providing you the most reliable and helpful information on aging in place we can create or find. Second, to help you find the right resources or people to meet your needs. That's it. Get Updates Via …
Elderly Depression Treatment
Elderly depression treatment can be difficult. Anyone can develop elderly depression, and seniors have an increased chance the longer they age. Some elderly people may experience life changes such as financial, health and even spiritual changes, which can lead to sadness, feelings of isolation and hopelessness. Although the “blues” can strike …
What is Home Automation?
As mentioned before, home automation can be used by seniors who are aging in place. So, what is home automation? Essentially, it is simply a way to make things happen in your home, without (or with limited) input from you. In the sciences, it is called Assistive Domotics; automation technology used by the elderly or disabled. It can provide for …