Technology
Supportive Home Technology for Individuals with Cognitive Decline
Technology for aging-in-place has been a popular area for research in recent years, particularly in the areas of assistive and monitoring technology. A recent article…
Can Accelerometers Detect Real-World Falls?
Falls are a major source of disability, morbidity, and mortality. Recent in-home technology advancements—such as new sensor and accelerometer technology—are promising areas for falls reduction…
Nintendo® Wii™ for Balance & Mobility Testing: Strengths & Limitations
Research trials and case reports have suggested that the Nintendo Wii video game system might be a useful falls reduction tool. The WiiFit™ has games…
Web Training Programs Show Lasting Benefits
Computer and internet skills are becoming ever more important as agencies and businesses move information and services online. Older adults are increasingly likely to use…
Does Evidence Support the Use of Personal Emergency Response Services?
Some reports suggest that the use of personal emergency response services (PERS) has been beneficial to older adults. In an emergency, the user activates an…
The Potential of Telehealth to Manage Cardiac and Respiratory Care
The older-adult, home health care patient population often includes individuals who are socially isolated and have various, complicated medical issues.As a result, strategies to reduce…
Finding & Assessing Online Health Information
Older adults are online more than ever before, many of them searching for health information. But how do older adults search for and use online…
What Can Accelerometer Research Show about Active Aging?
Physical activity is an important aspect of healthy aging. It encourages overall well-being and mental health, and helps reduce the risk of falls and of…
Gerotechnology: Shifts in the Study of Aging & Technology
A recent review of several articles outlines the emergence of the field of gerotechnology— an interdisciplinary field that examines the relationships between older adults and…
Preparing for the Future: Technology & Long-Term Care Services
The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) recently released a new report featuring 19 aging service organizations that are pioneering new programs, products, and…
Falls Reduction & Balance Issues: Wii™ Shows Promise To Help Older Adults Post-Limb Loss
The number of Americans experiencing limb loss is expected to increase from 1.7 million to 3.6 million by 2050, due in large part to the…
Unobtrusive, In-home Walking Assessment Will Benefit Research & Users’ Health
Previously in aging in action, we discussed a new in-home sensor monitoring system designed to detect patterns in the physical activity of community-dwelling older adults.…
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