Age Well with Smart HealthTech
America is going gray. According to U.S. Census data, in 2030 even the youngest Baby Boomers will have reached 65, and older Americans will make up 21 percent of the population. Thatâs up from 15 percent today. By 2060, nearly a quarter of Americans will be at least 65 and a half million will reach age 100.
These changing demographics give urgency to the concept of âaging in place.â Nobody wants to lose their independence, but thatâs the reality for many who are forced from their homes by cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes or other chronic conditions when they need a level of care their family members arenât equipped to provide.
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Call-out: In 2035, oldsters will outnumber kids in the U.S. for the first time in history: the population will include 78 million people 65+ but just 76.7 million children under age 18.
----U.S. Census, Graying of America
Smart in-home medical devices, however, can be game-changers for seniors, preventing or delaying the need to go into a long-term care facility. Not only can they help seniors stay on top of their healthcare routines -- from providing medication reminders to monitoring glucose levels for diabetics -- these devices can make it far easier for seniors to be proactive about their health.
Smart HealthTech for Seniors
The most useful devices for seniors incorporate voice or wearable technology and are perfect for monitor...
Source: MDDI - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Stephanie Van Ness Tags: Digital Health Source Type: news
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