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Kinect-enabled interface that lets her move her hand around a series of simple icons that can create an e-mail.
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AARP announced 10 start-up finalists for its Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch, to be held September 21, 2012 in New Orleans.
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5.7 million Japanese older than 65 are still in the workforce for money, health or to seek friends.
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Intel-GE Care Innovations joint venture is changing focus to coordination and senior living, including aging in place.
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AgeUK demonstrates various tech products (including Doro and GrandCare).
A new wave of robots is replacing workers around the world in both manufacturing and distribution.
Cisneros, who now runs a company specializing in urban real estate, spent an hour discussing his thoughts about aging in place.
A (very) few products are described.
Magazine issue contains a lengthy article on remote monitoring systems.
Researcher: Wii balance boards are not expensive as far as scientific and fitness equipment go, he said, and they are relatively accessible.
Residents work with students from a nearby alternative high school to do improv theater, make claymation films and art from recycled items.
Some excellent use of sensors to manage healthcare away from the doctor.
Percentage of adults over age 65 who reported both hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes jumped to 15 percent from 9 percent.
A happy 101-year-old driver: "If a person is in good health and can see, it’s your health that matters, not your age."
Providers use electronic health information systems, remote monitoring and mobile diagnostic technology.
USA TODAY partnered with UnitedHealthcare and NCOA to gauge the attitudes of Americans age 60 and above.
Challenge: Filling more than 1 million home care jobs over next decade.