The U.S. is facing a retirement wave. Seventy-six million Baby Boomers are beginning to hit the 65-year-old mark. By 2025, the number of people between 65 and 85 will account for 16.6 percent of the total population. In the U.S., the elderly prefer aging in their own home, but it can be risky. Connectivity and technology advances are enabling more sophisticated devices and tools — including emergency response systems, medication management, activity sensors, and location-awareness — to help consumers and caretakers manage risks at home.
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Tech Advances Will Give Aging Baby Boomers More Independence
Posted by: Harry Wang October 1, 2014 07:14 AMThe U.S. is facing a retirement wave. Seventy-six million Baby Boomers are beginning to hit the 65-year-old mark. By 2025, the number of people between 65 and 85 will account for 16.6 percent of the total population. In the U.S., the elderly prefer aging in their own home, but it can be risky. Connectivity and technology advances are enabling more sophisticated devices and tools — including emergency response systems, medication management, activity sensors, and location-awareness — to help consumers and caretakers manage risks at home.