Research Perspective: Research Perspective: Boomer/Senior Technology Boomer/Senior Technology
Preferences and UsesPreferences and Uses
Laurie M. Orlov
Aging in Place Technology Watch
March 13, 2013
Providers
Seniors
Family & Caregivers
Aging in Place depends on connected relationships…
…Not well connected today
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The looming crisis of care
2011 2020
55 million seniors 65+
> 40 million seniors 65+
2015
Copyright Aging in Place Technology Watch 2013
The looming crisis of care
2011 2020
55 million seniors 65+
> 40 million seniors 65+
2015* 2011 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs
$42K/year for AssistedLiving 2011*
Cost of c
are?
$51K/year Assisted Living**
** Amer. Association LTC & MetLife
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The looming crisis of care
2011 2020
55 million seniors 65+
> 40 million seniors 65+
Caregivers: Women
aged 25-54***
2015* 2011 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs
$42K/year for AssistedLiving 2011*
Cost of c
are?
$51K/year Assisted Living**
** Amer. Association LTC & MetLife*** National Clearinghouse Direct Care Workforce
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Four aging in place technology categories
Communicationand Engagement
Safety and Security
Health and WellnessLearning and Contribution
Email, Chat,Games, Video,Cell phone, Smart phone,Tablet,PC, Mac
Security,PERS,Webcam,Fall detection,Home monitor
mHealth apps,Telehealth,Medication mgmt,Disease mgmt,Fitness
Legacy,Education and learningVolunteer, work
Copyright Aging in Place Technology Watch 2013
Four aging in place technology categories
Communicationand Engagement
Safety and Security
Health and WellnessLearning and Contribution
Email, Chat,Games, Video,Cell phone, Smart phone,Tablet,PC, Mac
Security,PERS,Webcam,Fall detection,Home monitor
mHealth apps,Telehealth,Medication mgmt,Disease mgmt,Fitness
Legacy,Education and learningVolunteer, work
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Caregiving
Example (only): technology for seniors and families
Microsoft Skype, Kinect
Telikin
GrandCareHamilton CapTel
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Wii
Example (only): Dementia
CoroHealth/Coro FaithSengistix Stove Guard
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GeriJoy
Thank you!
Laurie M. OrlovAging in Place Technology Watch
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