Nursing (certified) assistants shortage of more than 73,000 nationwide by 2028.
Montgomery County Commission on Aging, September, 2024
Shared housing -- one big house, for older women -- overriding the 'myth of rugged individualism.'
This seems like an obvious evolutionary step for passive activity and health monitoring.
Considering the other housing alternatives beyond CCRCs and staying in one's own home.
A worrisome gap between the tech haves and have-nots, by age.
More expensive than Skype and other choices, but according to Cisco, a better experience.
Who knew -- baby boomers like technology.
Study showed that retiring may have a negative effect on memory.
Please note comments by Jitterbug's Madeline Pantalone re: senior willingness to use low-priced apps.
Turns out that it is not all about the money.
Home modifications suggested in a US News & World Report article
Reston is forming a community-support program along the lines of the 'village' concept.
$10 billion of innovation funding -- viewed as a tech/telehealth/remote monitoring opportunity.
Transportation, respite services, support for caregivers, home care, affordable services and increased awareness were cited as areas needing attention.
To use the MemeXerciser (Carnegie Mellon project), a person with memory loss wears a small Microsoft-built camera that automatically takes hundreds of pictures during a selected activity — a party, a wedding, a day trip.
Beautiful Hills of Brooklyn film is being shown at senior centers -- which made such a difference for this lonely woman in her later years.
Seniors tell their life stories in short videos, illustrated with music and images.
Concerns about financial health of CCRCs continue.
Co-housing -- about the 120 or so communities that have formed as an alternative setting in which to age.
MetLife MMI releases AIP 2.0, the Future of Aging in Place.
A suggestion to drop classification terminology in favor of 'aging'.
Study identifies clear differences between older adults who fall indoors versus those who fall outside.
Ten percent of all children are being raised by their grandparents.