by William McCleary | February 17, 2023 | Health
A considerable number of American seniors will age in place over the coming decades. According to the nonprofit National Council on Aging (NCOA), by 2060 the number of Americans 65 and older will be nearly 95 million. On average, a 65-year-old can expect to live for...
by William McCleary | February 15, 2023 | Health
While the ability to make emergency calls is universally important, older adults may need it the most. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults over the age of 75 visit hospital emergency departments at a rate of about 63 per 100 people each...
by William McCleary | February 13, 2023 | Health
The Essence Group spotlighted some notable IoT-based healthcare solutions at CES 2023. Let’s look at a few of the standout offerings from the international technology company. Designed for remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management, the VitalOn platform...
by William McCleary | February 10, 2023 | Health
Today’s smart fixtures don’t get much smarter than this; Nobi’s AI-controlled lamp can detect and prevent falls, with the ability to monitor a person’s vital signs in the works. The Belgian company Nobi NV unveiled their latest device at CES 2023. Its upgraded...
by William McCleary | February 8, 2023 | Enabling Tech
Vision impairment is more common than some may think. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 12 million Americans aged 40 and older have vision impairment. Among this group, 1 million people are blind, and 8 million have vision...