In today’s care environment, achieving true inclusion isn’t just a goal…it’s a must. For provider agencies and disability service professionals, two forces are reshaping how supports are delivered: enabling technology and person-centered planning (PCP). When...
One-touch Video Communication Apps for Seniors As the senior population grows, so does the need for technology that fosters connection, safety, and emotional well-being. While many video chat platforms exist, few are designed with the unique needs of older adults in...
Rural-Health-Mate was developed under a grant from a division of the USDA that is focused on rural living for the purpose of improving the health and wellbeing of the elderly population in rural America. The technology bore from this project/grant was used to collect...
Social isolation has been defined as a lack of meaningful connections with other people. You may have noticed the use of this term more frequently when addressing Medicare and the health and wellbeing of seniors and addressing social isolation is being strongly...
Ageism is prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age. As a society, we tend to make the assumption that with age comes reduced capability and/or contribution based on a simple number. Yet technically – aging begins in our 20’s,...
