Tech For The Over-65s

People are living better for longer than ever before, and research has consistently shown that the longer one stays independent in one ’s own home, the happier and healthier one is.[1] There is a clear societal need to meet the practical and emotional burdens of aging in a fast-growing low-dependence group whose quality of life could be transformed with the right level of light-touch care.  Pharmaceutical and healthcare players big and small are currently exploring how best to support over-65s in maintaining quality of life. Digital health technology to support patient quality of life is taking hold, and smartphones are inevitably centre stage. Nevertheless, ideas conceived in the laboratory must consider the desire, need, ability and appetite for such tech from the perspective of this consumer group, and be able to tailor solutions accordingly.When exploring how best to invest in technology to support the over-65s at home, there are five key areas to consider. Indeed, health concerns are core, but equally critical are the needs and desires of the individual from a more holistic standpoint.Specific health concerns, needs and challenges A clear understanding of general wellbeing, health, and specific medical conditions provides the baseline for support needs. Knowing which medications individuals are taking, and how often, is a sine qua non of adult care services. This said, it is equally important to know what kind of support consumers want. Do they have medical monitorin...
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