When road maps for advanced care terminate in the familiar surroundings of one’s home, as opposed to assisted living facilities and hospitals, technology can be as critical and comforting as human caregiving. Neither can replace the benefits the other brings. For individuals who would like to age in place — their home or a loved one’s residence — it’s critical to factor in new and upcoming technologies when having end-game conversations. They could make the difference between aging in place or in an institution.
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Aging at Home, Part 2: Some Tech to Watch Over Me
Posted by: Quinten Plummer May 6, 2016 11:11 AMWhen road maps for advanced care terminate in the familiar surroundings of one’s home, as opposed to assisted living facilities and hospitals, technology can be as critical and comforting as human caregiving. Neither can replace the benefits the other brings. For individuals who would like to age in place — their home or a loved one’s residence — it’s critical to factor in new and upcoming technologies when having end-game conversations. They could make the difference between aging in place or in an institution.