This long term care facts infographic is part of our series, "Why we have to figure out aging in place". In the series, we are exploring topics that relate to aging in place which we feel are going to be major obstacles for people. Specifically, things that are going to affect the quality of life for older folks in the United States in the coming …
National Aging in Place Council
The National Aging in Place Council® (NAIPC®) is an association of of businesses that provide services to people who are aging in place. Aging in place is a term used to describe the act of living at home as long as possible as you age, while getting any services or assistance you need to remain at home. The National Aging in Place Council was …
Aging in Place and Home Automation Systems are a Perfect Match
Home automation systems use technology in the home to help complete tasks automatically, making tasks easier for those that live there. It is technology you don't see and it makes your home life better, easier or more safe. For anyone that has followed the site very long, you know we focus heavily on the home. Many people may wonder, "Why would …
Home Automation Voice Control
It only seems natural that people would be interested in using home automation voice control; especially for aging in place. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that being able to control your home system with an tablet, smartphone or on your TV is not good. I just think that there are certain situations where voice control would come in handy. (Not …
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 in place, with advantages such as not …
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 …