Tech is Taking Steps to Help to Seniors and Society Avoid Falls, Injuries, Costs
by Lee Rickwood
A smart fall detection device can contact a caregiver, health care provider, or monitoring centre when a fall is detected.
Tag: seniors
Can AI Bring Hope? Using Technology to Detect Depression and Anxiety in Aging Adults
A group of Canadian health care specialists, researchers and technologists is using Wi-Fi-based motion sensor data to detect depression in older adults. The research, conducted at McGill University and the Mila-Quebec AI Institute, looked into how artificial intelligence can be…
Senior Techies Enjoy Fun, Games, Virtual Connectivity and Real Community
Skiing, shipbuilding…and seniors? Collingwood is known, among other things, for its recreational opportunities. But it’s also home to two companies offering valuable tech-related products and services to senior citizens in Ontario, across Canada, and in the U.S.
Aging in the Digital Age: Canadian Technology Supports Growing Seniors Population
by Lee Rickwood
There’s little doubt the sophistication and capabilities of technology designed to support seniors is increasing on a daily basis through the efforts of companies like these, and many others.
High-Tech Simulation to Help Seniors Maintain Safe Driving Habits
Over the past twenty years or so, the number of licenced drivers aged 65 or older has increased nearly 70 per cent! Canadian and U.S. population statistics both point to our aging population, with significant increases in all age subcategories…
Canadian Competition Seeks Tech & Innovative Solutions to Improve Care for Older Adults
By Yasmin Ranade
The National Impact Challenge 2023 ‒ Bold Innovations for Living, is a competition that will bring together selected finalists from across Canada to pitch their technology, innovative program or service for aging with choice and dignity in Canada.
New Tech Applications and Market Opportunities as Senior Population Doubles
by Lee Rickwood
Up to 100 health care technology projects for senior citizens are being developed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in Canada.
How Tech Can Help Seniors in Long-Term-Care Homes Gain Independence
By Christine Persaud
With certain technology, it is possible for able-bodied and minded seniors to remain living at home while still being monitored and remotely cared for by family. But the reality is that this isn’t the case for every senior. Some require 24/7 monitoring and care. In these situations, the solution is Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities. But there are ways tech can help there, too.